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Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia

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. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia
Distance 115 mi185 km 186 mi299 km
Elevation gain 26,483 ft8,072 m 37,083 ft11,303 m
Typical duration 10 days 15 days
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 months: April, July, August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia: which should you hike?

At 186 mi299 km, Sentiero Europeo E5, Italia is the longer route — roughly 71 mi114 km more than Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 (115 mi185 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. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 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.