Editing European long-distance paths (section)

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{{Infobox highway system
|title      = E-paths
|markers    = [[File:E 1 sign.jpg|200px]]
|map        = Map of the European Long Distance Paths.png
|map_alt    = Map of European long-distance paths
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|formed     = 1995
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|country    = EUR
|type       = E
|label1     = E-path
|field1     = E nn
|length_km  = 65000
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The '''European long-distance paths''' ('''E-paths''') are a network of long-distance footpaths that traverse [[Europe]]. While most [[List of long-distance footpaths|long-distance footpaths]] on the continent are located in just one country or region, each of these numbered long-distance trails passes through many 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]] in 1993 made transnational hiking trails possible. Presently, the network consists of 12 paths and covers more than {{convert|65,000|km|mi}}, crisscrossing the continent. In general, the routes connect and make use of existing national and local trails, such as the [[GR footpath]]s.

The trails are officially designated by the [[European Ramblers' Association]].