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European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Chiemgau) 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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European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Chiemgau) European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen
Distance 16 mi27 km 202 mi324 km
Elevation gain 6,503 ft1,982 m 4,770 ft1,454 m
Typical duration 2 days 13 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, August Best months: March, April, May, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Chiemgau) 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 185 mi298 km more than European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Chiemgau) (16 mi27 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European Long distance path E 4 - part Germany (region Chiemgau) 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.