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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] vs Via Alpina Purple A22

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

[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] Via Alpina Purple A22
Distance 171 km 18 km
Elevation gain 9,463 m 767 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: June, August, September Best months: April, August, October
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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] vs Via Alpina Purple A22: which should you hike?

At 171 km, [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] is the longer route — roughly 153 km more than Via Alpina Purple A22 (18 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 A22 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.