European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia vs Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica)
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 E8 - part Slovakia | Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 465 mi749 km | 13.0 mi21 km |
| Elevation gain | 31,240 ft9,522 m | 1,365 ft416 m |
| Typical duration | 31 days | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | International |
| Country | Slovakia | Slovakia |
| Best time to hike | Best months: April, May, June, August | Best months: March, April, May, August, October |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia vs Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica): which should you hike?
At 465 mi749 km, European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia is the longer route — roughly 453 mi728 km more than Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica) (13.0 mi21 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mária-út, M02-19 (Staré Hory-Banská Bystrica) 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.