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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz vs Via Alpina Purple A66

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz Via Alpina Purple A66
Distance 2,728 mi4,390 km 11.0 mi18 km
Elevation gain 11,864 ft3,616 m 2,146 ft654 m
Typical duration 14 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, June, August, October Best from June to August
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz vs Via Alpina Purple A66: which should you hike?

At 2,728 mi4,390 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Rheinland-Pfalz is the longer route — roughly 2,717 mi4,372 km more than Via Alpina Purple A66 (11.0 mi18 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Purple A66 is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.