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Walking route · Aabenraa · Updated on 14 November 2026

European long distance path E1 walk

European long distance path E1 is a walk of 3,704.1 km from Aabenraa. Along the way you'll find 7,935 benches, 394 water fountains and refill points, 315 public toilets, 73 bike pumps and 13 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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European long distance path E1
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Bergmühle
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Eulenspiegelmuseum
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Pick a stage to see the pitstops per kilometre. Along the way you'll find 7,935 benches, 394 water fountains and refill points, 315 public toilets, 73 bike pumps and 13 honesty boxes and farm vending machines.

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

268 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 260 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (3)

  1. 1part Germany1,948.6 km
  2. 2European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland2.4 km
  3. 3part Italy1,753.1 km

About the walking route European long distance path E1

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

Where do you walk?

European long distance path E1 is a walking route of 3,704.1 km that starts in Aabenraa. It does not end where it starts. You start in Nordkapp and finish in Sicilia.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 7,935 benches, 394 water fountains and refill points, 315 public toilets, 73 bike pumps and 13 honesty boxes and farm vending machines. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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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. 2Heidelberg CastleHeidelberg CastleAttraction · 2.8 km from the route
  3. 3Elbe Philharmonic HallElbe Philharmonic HallAttraction · 1 km from the route
  4. 4Hamburger KunsthalleHamburger KunsthalleMuseum · 277 m from the route
  5. 5Imperial Cathedral of Saint BartholomewImperial Cathedral of Saint BartholomewAttraction · 510 m from the route
  6. 6Holsten GateHolsten GateAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  7. 7Church of St. MichaelChurch of St. MichaelAttraction · 374 m from the route
  8. 8Castello UrsinoCastello UrsinoAttraction · 394 m from the route
  9. 9RömerRömerAttraction · 448 m from the route
  10. 10Schloss GlücksburgSchloss GlücksburgMuseum · 7.6 km from the route
  11. 11Lorsch AbbeyLorsch AbbeyAttraction · 8.9 km from the route
  12. 12Triberger WasserfälleTriberger WasserfälleAttraction · 3.7 km from the route
  13. 13Palazzo DucalePalazzo DucaleMuseum · 9.3 km from the route
  14. 14FeldbergFeldbergViewpoint · 101 m from the route
  15. 15HohentwielHohentwielViewpoint · 253 m from the route
  16. 16RathausRathausAttraction · 834 m from the route
  17. 17Chilehaus HamburgChilehaus HamburgAttraction · 991 m from the route
  18. 18SpeicherstadtSpeicherstadtAttraction · 1 km from the route
  19. 19Senckenberg NaturmuseumSenckenberg NaturmuseumMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  20. 20Wacken Open AirWacken Open AirAttraction · 2.4 km from the route
  21. 21UNESCO Weltnaturerbe Grube MesselUNESCO Weltnaturerbe Grube MesselAttraction · 4.3 km from the route
  22. 22Römerkastell SaalburgRömerkastell SaalburgMuseum · 6.2 km from the route
  23. 23Certosa di PaviaCertosa di PaviaAttraction · 9.3 km from the route
  24. 24St. Nikolai MuseumSt. Nikolai MuseumMuseum · 1.1 km from the route
  25. 25Cimitero Monumentale di StaglienoCimitero Monumentale di StaglienoAttraction · 6.4 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is European long distance path E1?

European long distance path E1 is 3,704.1 km long, split into several parts and stages.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route runs from Nordkapp to Sicilia.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Aabenraa.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 315 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 394 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Bergmühle, Eulenspiegelmuseum and Parnaß-Turm.

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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