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Jakobsweg Via Regia 4 vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 5

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 4 Jakobsweg Via Regia 5
Distance 71 km 72 km
Elevation gain 325 m 562 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best months: March, April, May, August Best months: March, April, May, August, September, October
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Jakobsweg Via Regia 4 vs Jakobsweg Via Regia 5: which should you hike?

At 72 km, Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than Jakobsweg Via Regia 4 (71 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 4 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.