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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) vs Via Alpina Red R16

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 Red R16
Distance 23 mi37 km 11.0 mi18 km
Elevation gain 1,696 ft517 m 5,866 ft1,788 m
Typical duration 2 days 2 days
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 August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) vs Via Alpina Red R16: which should you hike?

At 23 mi37 km, E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) is the longer route — roughly 12.0 mi19 km more than Via Alpina Red R16 (11.0 mi18 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 Red R16 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.