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Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 vs European long distance path E7 - part Italy

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 E7 - part Italy
Distance 140 km 242 km
Elevation gain 7,098 m 10,232 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 months: June, September, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Alta via n. 9 delle Dolomiti - Dolomiten-Höhenweg Nr. 9 vs European long distance path E7 - part Italy: which should you hike?

At 242 km, European long distance path E7 - part Italy is the longer route — roughly 102 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.