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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Alternativroute Lübeck vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9 / International coastal route, Deutschland, Niedersachsen

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

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Alternativroute Lübeck Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9 / International coastal route, Deutschland, Niedersachsen
Distance 30 km 281 km
Elevation gain 71 m 250 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, August, September Best months: March, May, August, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Alternativroute Lübeck vs Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9 / International coastal route, Deutschland, Niedersachsen: which should you hike?

At 281 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9 / International coastal route, Deutschland, Niedersachsen is the longer route — roughly 251 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Alternativroute Lübeck (30 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Alternativroute Lübeck 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.