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Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano

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 Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano
Distance 78 mi125 km 58 mi93 km
Elevation gain 17,402 ft5,304 m 11,749 ft3,581 m
Typical duration 7 days 5 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network Regional Regional
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano: which should you hike?

At 78 mi125 km, Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 is the longer route — roughly 20 mi32 km more than Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano (58 mi93 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano 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.