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European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1

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 E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz Jakobsweg Via Regia 1
Distance 141 mi226 km 35 mi56 km
Elevation gain 9,596 ft2,925 m 1,348 ft411 m
Typical duration 10 days 3 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, June, August Best from April to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 1: which should you hike?

At 141 mi226 km, European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz is the longer route — roughly 106 mi170 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 (35 mi56 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 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.