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

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.

Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 JK17
Distance 125 km 720 km
Elevation gain 5,824 m
Typical duration
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 720 km, JK17 is the longer route — roughly 595 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.