HomeTrailsEuropean Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) vs Via Sancti Martini HW-35-10b Rottenburg - Herrenberg

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) vs Via Sancti Martini HW-35-10b Rottenburg - Herrenberg

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) Via Sancti Martini HW-35-10b Rottenburg - Herrenberg
Distance 31 km 29 km
Elevation gain 691 m 391 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, May, August, October
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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) vs Via Sancti Martini HW-35-10b Rottenburg - Herrenberg: which should you hike?

At 31 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Hessen (region Taunus centre) is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than Via Sancti Martini HW-35-10b Rottenburg - Herrenberg (29 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Sancti Martini HW-35-10b Rottenburg - Herrenberg 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.