E9 European long distance path
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The E9 European long distance path, E9 path or European Coastal Path (French: Sentier européen du Littoral) is one of more
Portugal
The path follows the western coasts of
Spain
The path follows the western coasts of Spain.[2] often including the GR footpaths in Spain.
France
The path follows the northern and western coasts of
England
The path follows the southern coast to
Belgium
The path then follows the coast of Belgium.[2]
Netherlands
The path follows the coast of the Netherlands. Here it follows the Dutch North Sea Trail,[3] which includes 5 successive trails:
- from Sluis (border with Belgium) to Hook of Holland
- Hook of Holland to Haarlem
- Haarlem to Den Oever (there is an alternative route to Den Helder, but the European route continues along the Afsluitdijk)
- Zurich to Lauwersoog
- Lauwersoog to Bad Nieuweschans (the border with Germany).[2]
Germany
The path crosses the base of the Jutland peninsula, before following the coast of the Baltic Sea.[2]
Poland
- Braniewo to Żarnowiec,
- Szlak Nadmorski Coastal Trail,
- Żarnowiec – Świnoujście. [2]
Lithuania
The E9 route follows the Baltic Coastal Hike through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. In Lithuania, the trail is known as Jūrų takas and is 216 km long. The route through Lithuania takes about 10–12 days to walk and is divided into stages of about 20 km each. The highest point of the trail in Lithuania is Curonian Spit. Other highlights along the route are the Nemunas Delta, Seaside regional parks, and the coastal resorts of Nida and Palanga.[4] The trail is marked with white-blue-white signs on stones, trees, and other natural objects.[5] See more here
Latvia
In Latvia, the trail is known as Jūrtaka and is 581 km long. This part of the E9 route takes about 30 days to walk and is divided into stages of about 20 km. Highlights along the route are the Slitere National Park, Kemeri National Park, and the coastal resort Jurmala.[4] The trail is marked with white-blue-white signs on stones, trees, and other natural objects.[5] See more here.
Estonia
In Estonia, the trail is known as Ranniku matkarada and is 622 km long. It takes about 30 days to complete and is divided into stages of about 20 km. The highest point of the trail in Estonia is the Rannamõisa cliff. Other highlights along the route are Matsalu National Park, the coastal resorts of Pärnu and Haapsalu, and the Western Estonian islands.[4] The trail is marked with white-blue-white signs on stones, trees, and other natural objects.[5] See more here and at the External Links below.
References
- ^ Tarifa, Spain
- ^ a b c d e f g h "E9". Traildino. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Introduction/Netherlands". North Sea Trail. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ a b c Celotajs, LLTA Lauku. "Baltic Coastal Hiking trail". baltictrails.eu. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ a b c "Baltic Coastal Hiking – Practical info". baltictrails.eu. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
External links
- E9 on European Ramblers Association website
- Baltic Coastal Hiking publications
- Introduction to the E9
- Long Distance Walker's Association website.