HomeTrailsEuropäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern vs Via Alpina Purple A62

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern vs Via Alpina Purple A62

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

Units
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Via Alpina Purple A62
Distance 241 mi387 km 13.0 mi21 km
Elevation gain 1,086 ft331 m 2,477 ft755 m
Typical duration 15 days 2 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, August, September Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern vs Via Alpina Purple A62: which should you hike?

At 241 mi387 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is the longer route — roughly 227 mi366 km more than Via Alpina Purple A62 (13.0 mi21 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 A62 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.