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Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Alpina Red R29

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 Red R29
Distance 115 mi185 km 20 mi31 km
Elevation gain 26,483 ft8,072 m 1,220 ft372 m
Typical duration 10 days 2 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 from October to October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 vs Via Alpina Red R29: which should you hike?

At 115 mi185 km, Alta Via n. 2 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 2 is the longer route — roughly 95 mi154 km more than Via Alpina Red R29 (20 mi31 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 R29 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.