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JK29 vs Via Alpina Red R18

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

Units
JK29 Via Alpina Red R18
Distance 8.8 mi14 km 8.2 mi13 km
Elevation gain 4,948 ft1,508 m 2,306 ft703 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
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
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

JK29 vs Via Alpina Red R18: which should you hike?

At 8.8 mi14 km, JK29 is the longer route — roughly 0.6 mi1 km more than Via Alpina Red R18 (8.2 mi13 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 R18 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.