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Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 vs European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Liguria

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. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Liguria
Distance 140 km 120 km
Elevation gain 7,098 m 4,144 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 vs European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Liguria: which should you hike?

At 140 km, Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 is the longer route — roughly 20 km more than European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Liguria (120 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Liguria 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.