Which is harder, Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 or Via Alpina Purple A57?

Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (45 mi (72 km), 1,532 ft (467 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 vs Via Alpina Purple A57

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 5	Via Alpina Purple A57
Distance	45 mi72 km	12.0 mi19 km
Elevation gain	1,532 ft467 m	4,003 ft1,220 m
Typical duration	3 days	2 days
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, September, October	Best months: June, August, October
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 vs Via Alpina Purple A57: which should you hike?

At 45 mi72 km, Jakobsweg Via Regia 5 is the longer route — roughly 33 mi54 km more than Via Alpina Purple A57 (12.0 mi19 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 A57 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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