What accommodation options are available along E1 and E6?

The majority of the trails are well marked, often with orange bands around trees and posts. At suitable starting and end points, there are usually information boards with an overview map of the local trail. Most trails currently lack specific markings for the European long-distance trails. These markers have a blue background with 15 yellow European stars surrounding either E1 or E6. Where E-path markers exist, they complement the regular trail markings.

Please note that the E-paths consist of continuous regional trails where different municipalities, regions, foundations, etc. are responsible for maintenance, markings, and updating information about trail maps, shelters and rest huts.

Many trails have shelters, sometimes also with toilets, water and fire pits. With a sleeping bag in your pack, these shelters can be used for overnight stays. Some trails also have unmanned cabins for overnight stays. Carrying a hammock is another popular option. The standard of shelters and overnight cabins can vary between trails.

You can also stay in hostels, campsites, inns, hotels and bed & breakfasts if you are doing a multi-day hike. Sometimes these options are located close to the trails, and sometimes you may need to travel a bit further from the trail to reach them.