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European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (east) vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei Ost)

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 Slovakia (east) Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei Ost)
Distance 285 km 258 km
Elevation gain 5,022 m 5,753 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovakia Slovakia
Best time to hike Best months: April, October Best months: April, August, September, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (east) vs Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei Ost): which should you hike?

At 285 km, European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (east) is the longer route — roughly 26 km more than Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei Ost) (258 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei Ost) 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.