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Berliner Höhenweg Zustieg Ahornbahn vs Via Alpina Red R17

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Berliner Höhenweg Zustieg Ahornbahn Via Alpina Red R17
Distance 2 km 15 km
Elevation gain 89 m 661 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Berliner Höhenweg Zustieg Ahornbahn vs Via Alpina Red R17: which should you hike?

At 15 km, Via Alpina Red R17 is the longer route — roughly 13 km more than Berliner Höhenweg Zustieg Ahornbahn (2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Berliner Höhenweg Zustieg Ahornbahn 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.