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European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs ST13 Bruck an der Leitha - Petronell Carnuntum

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

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European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria ST13 Bruck an der Leitha - Petronell Carnuntum
Distance 365 mi588 km 11.0 mi18 km
Elevation gain 27,907 ft8,506 m 217 ft66 m
Typical duration 25 days 1 day
Difficulty — Expert
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best months: February, April, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs ST13 Bruck an der Leitha - Petronell Carnuntum: which should you hike?

At 365 mi588 km, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is the longer route — roughly 354 mi570 km more than ST13 Bruck an der Leitha - Petronell Carnuntum (11.0 mi18 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST13 Bruck an der Leitha - Petronell Carnuntum 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.