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European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck) vs Via Alpina Red R51

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, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck) Via Alpina Red R51
Distance 8.1 mi13 km 12.0 mi20 km
Elevation gain 144 ft44 m 4,764 ft1,452 m
Typical duration 1 day 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, August, September Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck) vs Via Alpina Red R51: which should you hike?

At 12.0 mi20 km, Via Alpina Red R51 is the longer route — roughly 4.2 mi7 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Germany, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck) (8.1 mi13 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, Schleswig-Holstein (alternative route Lübeck) 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.

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