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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein (Lübeck) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen

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 E9, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein (Lübeck) European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen
Distance 6.8 mi11 km 202 mi324 km
Elevation gain 36 ft11 m 4,770 ft1,454 m
Typical duration 1 day 13 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, May, August, September Best months: March, April, May, September
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein (Lübeck) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen: which should you hike?

At 202 mi324 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen is the longer route — roughly 195 mi313 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein (Lübeck) (6.8 mi11 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, Schleswig-Holstein (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.