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Adlerweg vs Via Alpina Red R43

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 R43
Distance 3.4 mi5 km 15.0 mi25 km
Elevation gain 495 ft151 m 1,480 ft451 m
Typical duration 1 day 2 days
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 June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Adlerweg vs Via Alpina Red R43: which should you hike?

At 15.0 mi25 km, Via Alpina Red R43 is the longer route — roughly 12.0 mi19 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.