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Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Alpina Blue D1

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 Via Alpina Blue D1
Distance 115 mi185 km 7.3 mi12 km
Elevation gain 26,483 ft8,072 m 1,247 ft380 m
Typical duration 10 days 1 day
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 August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Alpina Blue D1: which should you hike?

At 115 mi185 km, Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 is the longer route — roughly 108 mi173 km more than Via Alpina Blue D1 (7.3 mi12 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 Blue D1 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.