Which is harder, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 or Via Alpina Purple A66?

Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (35 mi (56 km), 1,348 ft (411 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 vs Via Alpina Purple A66

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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	Jakobsweg Via Regia 1	Via Alpina Purple A66
Distance	35 mi56 km	11.0 mi18 km
Elevation gain	1,348 ft411 m	2,146 ft654 m
Typical duration	3 days	1 day
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 from June to August
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 vs Via Alpina Purple A66: which should you hike?

At 35 mi56 km, Jakobsweg Via Regia 1 is the longer route — roughly 24 mi38 km more than Via Alpina Purple A66 (11.0 mi18 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 Purple A66 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.

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