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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West)

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

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West)
Distance 31 km 39 km
Elevation gain 691 m 1,181 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, May, June, August Best months: March, April, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West): which should you hike?

At 39 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West) is the longer route — roughly 8 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) (31 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 E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) 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.