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European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs JK30

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria JK30
Distance 365 mi588 km 21 mi34 km
Elevation gain 27,907 ft8,506 m 3,533 ft1,077 m
Typical duration 25 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best months: April, November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs JK30: which should you hike?

At 365 mi588 km, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is the longer route — roughly 344 mi554 km more than JK30 (21 mi34 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK30 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.