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European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia vs ST203b Bodíky - Gabčíkovo

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 Slovakia ST203b Bodíky - Gabčíkovo
Distance 715 km 12 km
Elevation gain 11,910 m 59 m
Typical duration
Difficulty Expert
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: February, April, October
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European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia vs ST203b Bodíky - Gabčíkovo: which should you hike?

At 715 km, European long distance path E8 - part Slovakia is the longer route — roughly 703 km more than ST203b Bodíky - Gabčíkovo (12 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, ST203b Bodíky - Gabčíkovo 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.