HomeTrailsEuropean long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs Stubaier Höhenweg

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs Stubaier Höhenweg

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 E6 - Main route Austria Stubaier Höhenweg
Distance 560 km 82 km
Elevation gain 11,146 m 4,241 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International Regional
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

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

At 560 km, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is the longer route — roughly 478 km more than Stubaier Höhenweg (82 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Stubaier Höhenweg 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.