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JK28 vs Via Alpina Red R43

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

Units
JK28 Via Alpina Red R43
Distance 13.0 mi22 km 15.0 mi25 km
Elevation gain 4,718 ft1,438 m 1,480 ft451 m
Typical duration 2 days 2 days
Difficulty
Route type Loop Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from August to August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

JK28 vs Via Alpina Red R43: which should you hike?

At 15.0 mi25 km, Via Alpina Red R43 is the longer route — roughly 2.0 mi3 km more than JK28 (13.0 mi22 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, JK28 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.