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· International · E8 Hard

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost

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23.6 km Distance
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5h 52min Est. duration
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Hard 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

Covering 23.6 km, this demanding trail is best tackled by experienced walkers in good condition. Budget roughly 5 hours and 14 minutes or consider splitting it across two days.

This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start. Follow the E8 waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

This trail belongs to the International Walking Network (IWN) — one of Europe's most ambitious cross-border hiking networks. Waymarking and maintenance follow international standards throughout.

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Waypoints

5 points along the route
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Start · Hochstädten (Bensheim)
0 km 49.7147°, 8.6669°
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5.9 km 49.7109°, 8.7337°
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2
11.8 km 49.7068°, 8.7820°
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17.7 km 49.6821°, 8.7966°
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Finish · Erzbach (Reichelsheim)
23.6 km 49.6661°, 8.8679°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total distance of Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost?
The total distance of Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost is 23.6 km.
What is the estimated walking time for Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost?
The estimated walking time for Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost is approximately 5h 52min.
Is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost a loop trail?
No, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Hochstädten (Bensheim) to Erzbach (Reichelsheim). Plan ahead for return transport.
What is the starting point of Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost?
The starting point of Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost is Hochstädten (Bensheim).
What fitness level is needed for Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost?
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost is rated hard. Prior hiking experience and solid fitness are required.
Who maintains the Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost trail?
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost is maintained and managed by European Ramblers Association.
Is Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost part of a larger trail network?
Yes, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8, Odenwald Ost is part of the International Walking Network (IWN), connecting this route to a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.