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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south)

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, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south)
Distance 131 km 201 km
Elevation gain 2,075 m 3,666 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, April, May, August, September Best months: March, June, August
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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) vs European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south): which should you hike?

At 201 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (south) is the longer route — roughly 70 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) (131 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, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) 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.