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European long distance path E3 - part Poland (west) vs European long distance path E6 - part Czech Republic

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 (west) European long distance path E6 - part Czech Republic
Distance 287 km 210 km
Elevation gain 5,465 m 2,883 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Czechia Czechia
Best time to hike — Best months: March, April, June, August
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European long distance path E3 - part Poland (west) vs European long distance path E6 - part Czech Republic: which should you hike?

At 287 km, European long distance path E3 - part Poland (west) is the longer route — roughly 77 km more than European long distance path E6 - part Czech Republic (210 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 E6 - part Czech Republic 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.