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European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland vs Via Alpina Blue D5

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 Switzerland Via Alpina Blue D5
Distance 193 mi311 km 14.0 mi23 km
Elevation gain 19,974 ft6,088 m 4,354 ft1,327 m
Typical duration 14 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Switzerland Switzerland
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland vs Via Alpina Blue D5: which should you hike?

At 193 mi311 km, European Long distance path E1 - part Switzerland is the longer route — roughly 179 mi288 km more than Via Alpina Blue D5 (14.0 mi23 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 Blue D5 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.