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Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lazio/Abruzzo

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

Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lazio/Abruzzo
Distance 125 km 634 km
Elevation gain 5,824 m 10,502 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from June to June
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lazio/Abruzzo: which should you hike?

At 634 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lazio/Abruzzo is the longer route — roughly 509 km more than Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 (125 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 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.