HomeTrailsJakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier vs Mosel-Camino

Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier vs Mosel-Camino

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

Units
Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier Mosel-Camino
Distance 99 mi160 km 92 mi148 km
Elevation gain 5,636 ft1,718 m 11,342 ft3,457 m
Typical duration 7 days 7 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, June, August Best months: March, April, June, August, November
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Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier vs Mosel-Camino: which should you hike?

At 99 mi160 km, Jakobsweg: Mainz - Bingen - Trier is the longer route — roughly 7.5 mi12 km more than Mosel-Camino (92 mi148 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mosel-Camino 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.