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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4, Österreich, Rofan vs Via Alpina Red R44

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

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4, Österreich, Rofan Via Alpina Red R44
Distance 17 km 17 km
Elevation gain 1,286 m 1,933 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best months: June, August, October
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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4, Österreich, Rofan vs Via Alpina Red R44: which should you hike?

At 17 km, Via Alpina Red R44 is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4, Österreich, Rofan (17 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E4, Österreich, Rofan 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.