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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs JK23

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 JK23
Distance 226 mi363 km 9.7 mi16 km
Elevation gain 17,559 ft5,352 m 1,929 ft588 m
Typical duration 15 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs JK23: which should you hike?

At 226 mi363 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 216 mi348 km more than JK23 (9.7 mi16 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK23 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.