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

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

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 West)
Distance 285 km 209 km
Elevation gain 5,022 m 6,824 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 from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

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

At 285 km, European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (east) is the longer route — roughly 75 km more than Internationaler Bergwanderweg Eisenach–Budapest (Slowakei West) (209 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 West) 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.