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[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D vs Via Alpina Purple A64

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

[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D Via Alpina Purple A64
Distance 58 km 15 km
Elevation gain 1,789 m 1,153 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, August, September —
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[E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D vs Via Alpina Purple A64: which should you hike?

At 58 km, [E4/E5] Europäischer Fernwanderweg Rhein bis Grenze D is the longer route — roughly 43 km more than Via Alpina Purple A64 (15 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 A64 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.