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European long distance path E7 - part Italy vs Via Claudia Augusta

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 Claudia Augusta
Distance 242 km 270 km
Elevation gain 10,232 m 4,600 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 Claudia Augusta: which should you hike?

At 270 km, Via Claudia Augusta is the longer route — roughly 27 km more than European long distance path E7 - part Italy (242 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, European long distance path E7 - part Italy 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.