HomeTrailsEuropean Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hamburg vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hamburg vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1

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

Units
European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hamburg Jakobsweg Via Regia 1
Distance 36 mi57 km 35 mi56 km
Elevation gain 669 ft204 m 1,348 ft411 m
Typical duration 3 days 3 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 from April to April
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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hamburg vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1: which should you hike?

At 36 mi57 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hamburg is the longer route — roughly 0.7 mi1 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 (35 mi56 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 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.