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JK27 vs Via Alpina Purple A22

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

JK27 Via Alpina Purple A22
Distance 720 km 18 km
Elevation gain 767 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Loop Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, August, September Best months: April, August, October
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JK27 vs Via Alpina Purple A22: which should you hike?

At 720 km, JK27 is the longer route — roughly 702 km more than Via Alpina Purple A22 (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 Purple A22 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.