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Adlerweg vs E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge)

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Adlerweg E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge)
Distance 6 km 50 km
Elevation gain 185 m 3,468 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from August to October Best months: June, August, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Adlerweg vs E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge): which should you hike?

At 50 km, E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge) is the longer route — roughly 45 km more than Adlerweg (6 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Adlerweg is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.