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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) vs Via Alpina Purple A64

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

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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) Via Alpina Purple A64
Distance 23 mi37 km 9.5 mi15 km
Elevation gain 1,696 ft517 m 3,642 ft1,110 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) vs Via Alpina Purple A64: which should you hike?

At 23 mi37 km, E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) is the longer route — roughly 13.0 mi22 km more than Via Alpina Purple A64 (9.5 mi15 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Alpina Purple A64 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.