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European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (west) vs European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia

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 (west) European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia
Distance 201 km 715 km
Elevation gain 6,872 m 11,910 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovakia Slovakia
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best months: April, May, June, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (west) vs European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia: which should you hike?

At 715 km, European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia is the longer route — roughly 513 km more than European long distance path E3 - part Slovakia (west) (201 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 E3 - part Slovakia (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.