HomeTrailsEuropean Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Alpina Red R141

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Alpina Red R141

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 Via Alpina Red R141
Distance 226 mi363 km 5.4 mi9 km
Elevation gain 17,559 ft5,352 m 3,018 ft920 m
Typical duration 15 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from July to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Alpina Red R141: which should you hike?

At 226 mi363 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 220 mi355 km more than Via Alpina Red R141 (5.4 mi9 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 R141 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.