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[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D vs Via Alpina Purple A35

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/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D Via Alpina Purple A35
Distance 36 mi58 km 4.5 mi7 km
Elevation gain 5,499 ft1,676 m 79 ft24 m
Typical duration 3 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, August, September Best from April to April
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D vs Via Alpina Purple A35: which should you hike?

At 36 mi58 km, [E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D is the longer route — roughly 32 mi51 km more than Via Alpina Purple A35 (4.5 mi7 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 A35 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.