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Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs Via Alpina Red R143

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 Via Alpina Red R143
Distance 125 km 13 km
Elevation gain 5,824 m 821 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 July to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 vs Via Alpina Red R143: which should you hike?

At 125 km, Alta via n. 1 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 1 is the longer route — roughly 112 km more than Via Alpina Red R143 (13 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Red R143 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.