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JK03 vs Via Alpina Red R16

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

JK03 Via Alpina Red R16
Distance 720 km 18 km
Elevation gain 1,819 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Loop Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best from August to August
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JK03 vs Via Alpina Red R16: which should you hike?

At 720 km, JK03 is the longer route — roughly 702 km more than Via Alpina Red R16 (18 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 R16 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.