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· International · E8 Strenuous

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen

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469.3 km Distance
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116h 45min Est. duration
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Strenuous Difficulty
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Linear Route type

Cork (Ir) - Dublin (Ir) - Liverpool (GB) - Hull (GB) - Rotterdam (NL) - Nijmegen (NL) - Worms (D) - Donau (A) - Bratislava (SK) - Iwonicz-Zdrój (PL) - Border UA/PL

At 469.3 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 104 hours and 17 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. The trail is officially waymarked as E8, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

Part of the International Walking Network (IWN), this route connects to a continent-spanning long-distance trail system. It meets the highest standards of waymarking, surface quality, and route documentation.

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Waypoints

5 points along the route
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Start · Wyler
0 km 51.8145°, 5.9512°
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117.3 km 51.3525°, 6.2366°
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234.7 km 50.8128°, 6.1035°
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352.0 km 50.6112°, 6.7996°
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Finish · Rolandswerth
469.3 km 51.2332°, 6.1754°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen hiking route?
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is 469.3 km long.
How much time should I allow for Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen?
Most walkers allow around 116h 45min for Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen at a comfortable pace.
Is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen a circular or linear route?
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is a linear route, not a loop. It runs from Wyler to Rolandswerth. Return transport from the finish point is recommended.
Where does Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen start?
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen starts at Wyler.
Is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen suitable for beginners?
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is best suited to experienced, fit hikers. It is not suitable for beginners.
Who maintains the Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen trail?
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is maintained and managed by European Ramblers Association.
Is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen part of a larger trail network?
Yes, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Nordrhein-Westfalen is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), connecting this route to a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.