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Adlerweg vs Via Alpina Red R17

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

Units
Adlerweg Via Alpina Red R17
Distance 3.4 mi5 km 9.1 mi15 km
Elevation gain 495 ft151 m 2,133 ft650 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from August to October Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Adlerweg vs Via Alpina Red R17: which should you hike?

At 9.1 mi15 km, Via Alpina Red R17 is the longer route — roughly 5.7 mi9 km more than Adlerweg (3.4 mi5 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.