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Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs JK17

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

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Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 JK17
Distance 78 mi125 km 14.0 mi23 km
Elevation gain 17,402 ft5,304 m 4,003 ft1,220 m
Typical duration 7 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from July to September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs JK17: which should you hike?

At 78 mi125 km, Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 is the longer route — roughly 63 mi102 km more than JK17 (14.0 mi23 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK17 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.