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JK01 vs Via Alpina Red R17

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

JK01 Via Alpina Red R17
Distance 720 km 15 km
Elevation gain 661 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: June, August Best from August to August
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JK01 vs Via Alpina Red R17: which should you hike?

At 720 km, JK01 is the longer route — roughly 705 km more than Via Alpina Red R17 (15 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 R17 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.