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Europese wandelroute E9, Belgie vs Via Brugensis

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Europese wandelroute E9, Belgie Via Brugensis
Distance 39 mi64 km 56 mi90 km
Elevation gain 673 ft205 m 597 ft182 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Belgium Belgium
Best time to hike Best from March to June Best months: March, April, May, June, August, September, October
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Europese wandelroute E9, Belgie vs Via Brugensis: which should you hike?

At 56 mi90 km, Via Brugensis is the longer route — roughly 17 mi27 km more than Europese wandelroute E9, Belgie (39 mi64 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Europese wandelroute E9, Belgie 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.