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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano

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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European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano
Distance 226 mi363 km 58 mi93 km
Elevation gain 17,559 ft5,352 m 11,749 ft3,581 m
Typical duration 15 days 5 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Loop
Network International Regional
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano: which should you hike?

At 226 mi363 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 168 mi270 km more than Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano (58 mi93 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano 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.