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European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs Via Alpina Red R49

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria Via Alpina Red R49
Distance 560 km 24 km
Elevation gain 11,146 m 1,511 m
Typical duration — —
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 months: June, August, September
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria vs Via Alpina Red R49: which should you hike?

At 560 km, European long distance path E6 - Main route Austria is the longer route — roughly 536 km more than Via Alpina Red R49 (24 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 R49 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.