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JK09 vs Via Alpina Red R12

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

JK09 Via Alpina Red R12
Distance 720 km 8 km
Elevation gain 696 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Loop Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovenia Slovenia
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

JK09 vs Via Alpina Red R12: which should you hike?

At 720 km, JK09 is the longer route — roughly 712 km more than Via Alpina Red R12 (8 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 R12 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.