HomeTrailsAlta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Alpina Red R134

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Alpina Red R134

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. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 Via Alpina Red R134
Distance 185 km 16 km
Elevation gain 8,825 m 762 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. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Alpina Red R134: which should you hike?

At 185 km, Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 is the longer route — roughly 169 km more than Via Alpina Red R134 (16 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 R134 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.