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European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz vs Via Alpina Red R51

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 Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz Via Alpina Red R51
Distance 223 km 20 km
Elevation gain 3,660 m 1,612 m
Typical duration — —
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 June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz vs Via Alpina Red R51: which should you hike?

At 223 km, European long distance path E3 - part Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz is the longer route — roughly 203 km more than Via Alpina Red R51 (20 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Red R51 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.