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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen vs European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz

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, Niedersachsen European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz
Distance 202 mi324 km 141 mi226 km
Elevation gain 4,770 ft1,454 m 9,596 ft2,925 m
Typical duration 13 days 10 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, September Best months: March, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen vs European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz: which should you hike?

At 202 mi324 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen is the longer route — roughly 61 mi98 km more than European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz (141 mi226 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 E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz 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.