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JK18 vs Via Francigena - 09 Puglia

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

Units
JK18 Via Francigena - 09 Puglia
Distance 14.0 mi22 km 314 mi505 km
Elevation gain 3,717 ft1,133 m 3,406 ft1,038 m
Typical duration 2 days 19 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Loop Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best months: April, October, November Best months: April, November
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JK18 vs Via Francigena - 09 Puglia: which should you hike?

At 314 mi505 km, Via Francigena - 09 Puglia is the longer route — roughly 300 mi483 km more than JK18 (14.0 mi22 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK18 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.