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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 5

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, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) Jakobsweg Via Regia 5
Distance 83 mi133 km 45 mi72 km
Elevation gain 5,817 ft1,773 m 1,532 ft467 m
Typical duration 6 days 3 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, August, September Best months: March, April, May, August, September, October
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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 5: which should you hike?

At 83 mi133 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North) is the longer route — roughly 38 mi61 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 (45 mi72 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 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.