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European long distance path E12 - part Slovenia vs Via Alpina Purple A1

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 E12 - part Slovenia Via Alpina Purple A1
Distance 31 mi50 km 5.3 mi9 km
Elevation gain 1,066 ft325 m 1,155 ft352 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovenia Slovenia
Best time to hike Best months: April, December Best from June to August
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European long distance path E12 - part Slovenia vs Via Alpina Purple A1: which should you hike?

At 31 mi50 km, European long distance path E12 - part Slovenia is the longer route — roughly 26 mi42 km more than Via Alpina Purple A1 (5.3 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 Purple A1 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.