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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] vs Via Alpina Red R49

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] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] Via Alpina Red R49
Distance 113 mi182 km 15.0 mi24 km
Elevation gain 26,785 ft8,164 m 4,534 ft1,382 m
Typical duration 10 days 2 days
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: June, August, September
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[E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] vs Via Alpina Red R49: which should you hike?

At 113 mi182 km, [E4] Europäischer Fernwanderweg [003] is the longer route — roughly 99 mi159 km more than Via Alpina Red R49 (15.0 mi24 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 R49 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.