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

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

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 - Sicily
Distance 140 km 350 km
Elevation gain 7,098 m 5,849 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 April to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

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

At 350 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 210 km more than Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 (140 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. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 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.