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European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic 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 E8 - part Czech Republic JK30
Distance 15.0 mi23 km 21 mi34 km
Elevation gain 1,496 ft456 m 3,533 ft1,077 m
Typical duration 1 day 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, October Best months: April, November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic vs JK30: which should you hike?

At 21 mi34 km, JK30 is the longer route — roughly 6.8 mi11 km more than European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic (15.0 mi23 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 E8 - part Czech Republic 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.