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E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) vs Via Alpina Red R39

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 R39
Distance 23 mi37 km 8.7 mi14 km
Elevation gain 1,696 ft517 m 2,536 ft773 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 Red R39: which should you hike?

At 23 mi37 km, E4 (alpin) Fernwanderweg (Bereich Rofan) is the longer route — roughly 14.0 mi23 km more than Via Alpina Red R39 (8.7 mi14 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 R39 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.