Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich vs Via Alpina Purple A12
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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| Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich | Via Alpina Purple A12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 319 mi513 km | 13.0 mi21 km |
| Elevation gain | 10,243 ft3,122 m | 3,176 ft968 m |
| Typical duration | 20 days | 2 days |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | International | International |
| Country | Austria | Austria |
| Best time to hike | Best from April to April | Best from April to April |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich vs Via Alpina Purple A12: which should you hike?
At 319 mi513 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is the longer route — roughly 306 mi492 km more than Via Alpina Purple A12 (13.0 mi21 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 A12 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.