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Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich vs Via Alpina Red R18

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 Red R18
Distance 319 mi513 km 8.2 mi13 km
Elevation gain 10,243 ft3,122 m 2,306 ft703 m
Typical duration 20 days 1 day
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 August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich vs Via Alpina Red R18: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Europäischer Fernwanderweg E8 - Österreich is the longer route — roughly 310 mi499 km more than Via Alpina Red R18 (8.2 mi13 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 R18 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.