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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lombardy vs Via Alpina Red R134

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

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lombardy Via Alpina Red R134
Distance 182 km 16 km
Elevation gain 1,974 m 762 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from November to November Best from July to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lombardy vs Via Alpina Red R134: which should you hike?

At 182 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Lombardy is the longer route — roughly 166 km more than Via Alpina Red R134 (16 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 R134 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.