HomeTrailsEuropean Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Alpina Red R29

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Alpina Red R29

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 R29
Distance 226 mi363 km 20 mi31 km
Elevation gain 17,559 ft5,352 m 1,220 ft372 m
Typical duration 15 days 2 days
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 October to October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily vs Via Alpina Red R29: which should you hike?

At 226 mi363 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Italy - Sicily is the longer route — roughly 206 mi332 km more than Via Alpina Red R29 (20 mi31 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 R29 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.