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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen West-Ost)

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 E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen West-Ost)
Distance 202 mi324 km 67 mi109 km
Elevation gain 4,770 ft1,454 m 5,794 ft1,766 m
Typical duration 13 days 5 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, April, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen West-Ost): which should you hike?

At 202 mi324 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Niedersachsen is the longer route — roughly 134 mi216 km more than Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen West-Ost) (67 mi109 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Sachsen West-Ost) 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.