Which is harder, Jakobsweg Via Regia 6 or Via Alpina Red R51?

Jakobsweg Via Regia 6 is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (61 mi (98 km), 3,520 ft (1,073 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Jakobsweg Via Regia 6 vs Via Alpina Red R51

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 6	Via Alpina Red R51
Distance	61 mi98 km	12.0 mi20 km
Elevation gain	3,520 ft1,073 m	4,764 ft1,452 m
Typical duration	4 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, June, August, September	Best from June to August
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Jakobsweg Via Regia 6 vs Via Alpina Red R51: which should you hike?

At 61 mi98 km, Jakobsweg Via Regia 6 is the longer route — roughly 49 mi78 km more than Via Alpina Red R51 (12.0 mi20 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 Red R51 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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