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European long distance path E9 - B-NL vs Via Mosana

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 E9 - B-NL Via Mosana
Distance 10,092 km 145 km
Elevation gain 1,583 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Belgium Belgium
Best time to hike Best months: March, June, August, September Best months: March, April, June, August, September, October
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European long distance path E9 - B-NL vs Via Mosana: which should you hike?

At 10,092 km, European long distance path E9 - B-NL is the longer route — roughly 9,947 km more than Via Mosana (145 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Mosana 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.