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Jakobsweg Via Regia 2 vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 3

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 2 Jakobsweg Via Regia 3
Distance 81 km 98 km
Elevation gain 526 m 390 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best from March to May Best from March to May
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Jakobsweg Via Regia 2 vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 3: which should you hike?

At 98 km, Jakobsweg Via Regia 3 is the longer route — roughly 17 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 2 (81 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 2 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.