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European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic vs Via Alpina Red R17

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 E8 - part Czech Republic Via Alpina Red R17
Distance 15.0 mi23 km 9.1 mi15 km
Elevation gain 1,496 ft456 m 2,133 ft650 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, October Best from August to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic vs Via Alpina Red R17: which should you hike?

At 15.0 mi23 km, European long distance path E8 - part Czech Republic is the longer route — roughly 5.4 mi9 km more than Via Alpina Red R17 (9.1 mi15 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 R17 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.