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European long distance path E8 - part Poland vs European long distance path E9 - part Poland

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 Poland European long distance path E9 - part Poland
Distance 134 mi215 km 420 mi675 km
Elevation gain 16,181 ft4,932 m 2,858 ft871 m
Typical duration 10 days 26 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Poland Poland
Best time to hike Best from August to September Best months: March, April, May, August, September
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European long distance path E8 - part Poland vs European long distance path E9 - part Poland: which should you hike?

At 420 mi675 km, European long distance path E9 - part Poland is the longer route — roughly 286 mi460 km more than European long distance path E8 - part Poland (134 mi215 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 Poland 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.