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European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs Via Alpina Purple A20

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 E6 - Main route Austria Via Alpina Purple A20
Distance 365 mi588 km 5.3 mi9 km
Elevation gain 27,907 ft8,506 m 545 ft166 m
Typical duration 25 days 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs Via Alpina Purple A20: which should you hike?

At 365 mi588 km, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is the longer route — roughly 360 mi580 km more than Via Alpina Purple A20 (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 A20 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.