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European long distance path E7 - part Italy vs Via Alpina Red R28

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 E7 - part Italy Via Alpina Red R28
Distance 242 km 13 km
Elevation gain 10,232 m 812 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best months: June, September, October Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E7 - part Italy vs Via Alpina Red R28: which should you hike?

At 242 km, European long distance path E7 - part Italy is the longer route — roughly 229 km more than Via Alpina Red R28 (13 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 R28 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.