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Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 6

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

Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 Jakobsweg Via Regia 6
Distance 56 km 98 km
Elevation gain 556 m 1,308 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best months: March, April, May, June, August, September
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Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 6: which should you hike?

At 98 km, Jakobsweg Via Regia 6 is the longer route — roughly 42 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 (56 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 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.