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Walking route · Bremerhaven · Updated on 14 November 2026

European long distance path E9 / International coastal route - part Germany walk

European long distance path E9 / International coastal route - part Germany is a walk of 1,429.7 km from Bremerhaven. Along the way you'll find 4,099 benches, 40 water fountains and refill points, 359 public toilets, 21 bike pumps and 5 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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European long distance path E9 / International coastal route - part Germany
Schweriner Schloss
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Radarturm
Radarturm
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Küstenmuseum
Küstenmuseum
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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 1,429.7 km
  • ± 39:45 h per stage
  • Hard per stage
  • From A to B
  • International route

Pick a stage to see the pitstops per kilometre. Along the way you'll find 4,099 benches, 40 water fountains and refill points, 359 public toilets, 21 bike pumps and 5 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

98 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 90 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (8)

  1. 1Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9 / International coastal route, Deutschland, NiedersachsenEuropean long-distance trail E9 / International coastal route, Germany, Lower Saxony291.3 km
  2. 2Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein (West)87.1 km
  3. 3Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Hamburg47.9 km
  4. 4Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein (Ost)133.7 km
  5. 5Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Schleswig-Holstein (Lübeck)11.6 km
  6. 6Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern386.2 km
  7. 7Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9, Deutschland, Alternativroute Lübeck12.7 km
  8. 8Europäischer Fernwanderweg E9A (Naturparkweg)472 km

Elevation and terrain

Way types

1,429.7 km in total
  • Track: 435.1 km
  • Path: 336.5 km
  • Street: 162.2 km
  • Road: 160.2 km
  • Footpath: 89.3 km
  • Cycleway: 19.1 km
  • Busy road: 9.7 km
  • Stairs: 51 stairs
  • Unknown: 4.2 km

Surfaces

1,429.7 km in total
  • Asphalt: 335.2 km
  • Paved: 227.8 km
  • Unpaved: 175.3 km
  • Gravel: 163.8 km
  • Natural: 79 km
  • Unknown: 238.2 km

About the walking route European long distance path E9 / International coastal route - part Germany

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

Where do you walk?

European long distance path E9 / International coastal route - part Germany is a walking route of 1,429.7 km that starts in Bremerhaven. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

There are 51 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 39:45 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (435.1 km), path (336.5 km) and street (162.2 km). Of the surface, 335.2 km asphalt and 227.8 km paved. For 238.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 4,099 benches, 40 water fountains and refill points, 359 public toilets, 21 bike pumps and 5 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of European long distance path E9

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Miniature WonderlandMiniature WonderlandAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  2. 2Elbe Philharmonic HallElbe Philharmonic HallAttraction · 1 km from the route
  3. 3Hamburger KunsthalleHamburger KunsthalleMuseum · 277 m from the route
  4. 4Holsten GateHolsten GateAttraction · 1.8 km from the route
  5. 5Church of St. MichaelChurch of St. MichaelAttraction · 374 m from the route
  6. 6RathausRathausAttraction · 834 m from the route
  7. 7Chilehaus HamburgChilehaus HamburgAttraction · 991 m from the route
  8. 8SpeicherstadtSpeicherstadtAttraction · 1 km from the route
  9. 9Schwerin CathedralSchwerin CathedralAttraction · 413 m from the route
  10. 10St. Nikolai MuseumSt. Nikolai MuseumMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  11. 11Planten un BlomenPlanten un BlomenAttraction · 150 m from the route
  12. 12Wappen FC St. PauliWappen FC St. PauliMemorial · 403 m from the route
  13. 13Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe HamburgMuseum für Kunst und Gewerbe HamburgMuseum · 786 m from the route
  14. 14AKW Lubmin - InformationszentrumAKW Lubmin - InformationszentrumMuseum · 10 km from the route
  15. 15St.-Petri Kultur- und UniversitätskircheSt.-Petri Kultur- und UniversitätskircheAttraction · 1.5 km from the route
  16. 16Museum of WorkMuseum of WorkMuseum · 3.3 km from the route
  17. 17Neuengamme Concentration Camp MemorialNeuengamme Concentration Camp MemorialMemorial · 7.7 km from the route
  18. 18Hamburg Archaeological MuseumHamburg Archaeological MuseumMuseum · 9.6 km from the route
  19. 19Schwerin Lenin MemorialSchwerin Lenin MemorialAttraction · 868 m from the route
  20. 20St.-Jakobi-KircheSt.-Jakobi-KircheAttraction · 1.1 km from the route
  21. 21Italian Military CemeteryItalian Military CemeteryMemorial · 2.3 km from the route
  22. 22Maritime MuseumMaritime MuseumMuseum · 603 m from the route
  23. 23Schlagsdorf Border House MuseumSchlagsdorf Border House MuseumMuseum · 8.2 km from the route
  24. 24Schwimmendes MoorSchwimmendes MoorAttraction · 93 m from the route
  25. 25Schloß VogelsangSchloß VogelsangCastle · 94 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is European long distance path E9 / International coastal route - part Germany?

European long distance path E9 / International coastal route - part Germany is 1,429.7 km long, in 8 parts of 178.7 km on average. Allow ± 39:45 h per part of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Bremerhaven.

How hard is this route?

Hard per stage.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 359 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 40 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Radarturm, Küstenmuseum and Heimatmuseum.

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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