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Adlerweg vs Via Alpina Red R42

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

Adlerweg Via Alpina Red R42
Distance 6 km 12 km
Elevation gain 185 m 990 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, September, October
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Adlerweg vs Via Alpina Red R42: which should you hike?

At 12 km, Via Alpina Red R42 is the longer route — roughly 7 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.