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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge) vs Stubaier Höhenweg

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

E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge) Stubaier Höhenweg
Distance 50 km 82 km
Elevation gain 3,468 m 4,241 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International Regional
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge) vs Stubaier Höhenweg: which should you hike?

At 82 km, Stubaier Höhenweg is the longer route — roughly 32 km more than E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge) (50 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Lofer/Steinberge) 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.