HomeTrailsVia Romea - Deutschland - Bayern vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Thüringen

Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Thüringen

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

Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern Via Romea - Deutschland - Thüringen
Distance 494 km 184 km
Elevation gain 2,428 m 1,913 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, August, October Best months: March, April, June, August, September, October, November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern vs Via Romea - Deutschland - Thüringen: which should you hike?

At 494 km, Via Romea - Deutschland - Bayern is the longer route — roughly 310 km more than Via Romea - Deutschland - Thüringen (184 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Romea - Deutschland - Thüringen 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.