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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs JK18

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 Italy - Sicily JK18
Distance 226 mi363 km 14.0 mi22 km
Elevation gain 17,559 ft5,352 m 3,717 ft1,133 m
Typical duration 15 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best months: April, October, November
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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs JK18: which should you hike?

At 226 mi363 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 212 mi341 km more than JK18 (14.0 mi22 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK18 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.