
The E8 European long distance path or E8 path is one of the
European long-distance paths, leading 4,700 km (2,920 miles) across
Europe, from
Cork in
Ireland to
Bulgaria.
Route
After Ireland it crosses the
Irish Sea into
Wales and then into
England, where it follows part of the
Trans Pennine Trail. After crossing the
North Sea, it passes through the
Netherlands,
Germany,
Austria,
Slovakia,
Poland,
Ukraine and
Romania. It finally crosses
Bulgaria before reaching the border to
Turkey.
History
It was the first European long-distance path to be designated, and opened, in the UK. The section was opened in 1996.
Some of the eastern sections of the route are yet to be finalised.
External links
E8 at the European Ramblers' AssociationE8 full route map on HiikerE8 on TraildinoDigitalized Slovak part of E8, GPX download includedE8 at The Long Distance Walkers Associationmaps, tracks, information and travellogs (in German) from Ireland to Romania
Hiking trails in Germany
Long-distance footpaths in the United Kingdom
Long-distance trails in the Republic of Ireland
European long-distance paths
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