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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West) vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern

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, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West) Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern
Distance 24 mi39 km 317 mi511 km
Elevation gain 3,497 ft1,066 m 6,637 ft2,023 m
Typical duration 2 days 20 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, June, August Best months: March, April, May, August, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West) vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern: which should you hike?

At 317 mi511 km, Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern is the longer route — roughly 293 mi472 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West) (24 mi39 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, Reinland-Pfalz (region Taunus West) 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.