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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia
Distance 350 km 283 km
Elevation gain 5,849 m 12,348 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best months: April, July, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia: which should you hike?

At 350 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 66 km more than Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia (283 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia 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.