HomeTrailsEuropean long distance path E8 - part Poland vs Międzynarodowy Górski Szlak Przyjaźni Eisenach–Budapeszt (Polska wschód)

European long distance path E8 - part Poland vs Międzynarodowy Górski Szlak Przyjaźni Eisenach–Budapeszt (Polska wschód)

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 E8 - part Poland Międzynarodowy Górski Szlak Przyjaźni Eisenach–Budapeszt (Polska wschód)
Distance 214 km 242 km
Elevation gain 5,198 m 6,063 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Poland Poland
Best time to hike Best months: March, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E8 - part Poland vs Międzynarodowy Górski Szlak Przyjaźni Eisenach–Budapeszt (Polska wschód): which should you hike?

At 242 km, Międzynarodowy Górski Szlak Przyjaźni Eisenach–Budapeszt (Polska wschód) is the longer route — roughly 29 km more than European long distance path E8 - part Poland (214 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.