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European long distance path E3 - part Poland (east) vs European long distance path E9 - part Poland

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 E3 - part Poland (east) European long distance path E9 - part Poland
Distance 460 km 659 km
Elevation gain 1,186 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Poland Poland
Best time to hike Best months: March, August Best months: March, April, May, August, September
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European long distance path E3 - part Poland (east) vs European long distance path E9 - part Poland: which should you hike?

At 659 km, European long distance path E9 - part Poland is the longer route — roughly 199 km more than European long distance path E3 - part Poland (east) (460 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 E3 - part Poland (east) 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.