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Walking route · Aabenraa · Updated on 14 November 2026

European long distance path E6 - part Germany walk

European long distance path E6 - part Germany is a walk of 1,687.2 km from Aabenraa. Along the way you'll find 3,439 benches, 49 water fountains and refill points, 167 public toilets, 20 bike pumps and 4 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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European long distance path E6 - part Germany
Schloss Gottorf
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Flensburger Schifffahrtsmuseum
Flensburger Schifffahrtsmuseum
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Opfer der NS-Gewaltherrschaft
Opfer der NS-Gewaltherrschaft
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  • 1,687.2 km
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113 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 105 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (11)

  1. 1Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein422.8 km
  2. 2Europäischer Fernwanderweg E1, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein, Alternativroute Lübeck13.6 km
  3. 3Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Niedersachsen430.4 km
  4. 4Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Hessen145.2 km
  5. 5Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Hessische Rhön48.5 km
  6. 6Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayrische Rhön83.1 km
  7. 7Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Frankenwald162.3 km
  8. 8Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Fichtelgebirge79.6 km
  9. 9Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Oberpfalz130.3 km
  10. 10Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Bayerischer Wald164.9 km
  11. 11Europäischer Fernwanderweg E6, Deutschland, Alternative Bayerischer Wald41.3 km

About the walking route European long distance path E6 - part Germany

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

European long distance path E6 - part Germany is a walking route of 1,687.2 km that starts in Aabenraa. It does not end where it starts.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 3,439 benches, 49 water fountains and refill points, 167 public toilets, 20 bike pumps and 4 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of European long distance path E6

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Volkswagen ArenaVolkswagen ArenaAttraction · 8.8 km from the route
  2. 2Holsten GateHolsten GateAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  3. 3Schloss GlücksburgSchloss GlücksburgMuseum · 7.6 km from the route
  4. 4World Heritage Site RammelsbergWorld Heritage Site RammelsbergMuseum · 1.7 km from the route
  5. 5DanewerkDanewerkArchaeological site · 5.9 km from the route
  6. 6Veste CoburgVeste CoburgCastle · 163 m from the route
  7. 7HedebyHedebyArchaeological site · 254 m from the route
  8. 8KaiserhausKaiserhausCastle · 425 m from the route
  9. 9phaenophaenoMuseum · 7.9 km from the route
  10. 10BungsbergBungsbergViewpoint · 293 m from the route
  11. 11Brunswick CathedralBrunswick CathedralAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  12. 12Herzog Anton Ulrich-MuseumHerzog Anton Ulrich-MuseumMuseum · 4.3 km from the route
  13. 13U-995U-995Attraction · 4.1 km from the route
  14. 14Laboe Naval MemorialLaboe Naval MemorialMonument · 4.3 km from the route
  15. 15St.-Petri Kultur- und UniversitätskircheSt.-Petri Kultur- und UniversitätskircheAttraction · 1.5 km from the route
  16. 16Brunswick LionBrunswick LionAttraction · 5 km from the route
  17. 17Dankwarderode CastleDankwarderode CastleAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  18. 18Bismarck CottageBismarck CottageAttraction · 322 m from the route
  19. 19Schloss BerlepschSchloss BerlepschCastle · 623 m from the route
  20. 20Industrial museum copper millIndustrial museum copper millMuseum · 648 m from the route
  21. 21Zaniklá Česká VesZaniklá Česká VesAttraction · 726 m from the route
  22. 22St.-Jakobi-KircheSt.-Jakobi-KircheAttraction · 823 m from the route
  23. 23Krajina roku ŠumavaKrajina roku ŠumavaMemorial · 876 m from the route
  24. 24svatý Jan Nepomuckýsvatý Jan NepomuckýMemorial · 1.4 km from the route
  25. 25LučinaLučinaArchaeological site · 1.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is European long distance path E6 - part Germany?

European long distance path E6 - part Germany is 1,687.2 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Aabenraa.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 167 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 49 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Flensburger Schifffahrtsmuseum, Opfer der NS-Gewaltherrschaft and Dänen-Denkmal.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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