European long-distance paths
The European long-distance paths are a network of long-distance footpaths that traverse Europe. While most long-distance footpaths in Europe are located in just one country or region, each of these numbered European long-distance paths passes through many different countries.
The first long-distance hiking trail in Europe was the National Blue Trail of Hungary, established in 1938. The formation of the European Union made transnational hiking trails possible.
The European long-distance paths were designated by the European Ramblers' Association.[1] In general the routes make use of existing national and local trails such as the GR footpaths.
Today the network consists of 12 E-paths and covers more than 55,000 km, crisscrossing Europe. The newest E-path is E12, following the northern coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
See also
- Geography of Europe
- GR footpath
- EuroVelo, the European cycle route network
References
- ↑ European Long Distance Paths (E-paths) on the Ramblers' Association website
External links
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- Overview of the paths (European Ramblers' Association)
- Find all hiking trails (Waymarkedtrails.org)