European long distance path E9 - B-NL

Cabo de São Vicente (PT) - West Coast of Spain - Le Havre (FR) - Calais (FR) - Bruges (BE) - Rotterdam (NL) - Hamburg (DE) - Stralsund (DE) - Gdańsk (PL) - border PL/RU - Narva-Jõesuu (EE)

At 37.9 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 8 hours and 25 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. Follow the E9 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.