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JK30 vs Via Alpina Purple A11

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

Units
JK30 Via Alpina Purple A11
Distance 21 mi34 km 12.0 mi19 km
Elevation gain 3,533 ft1,077 m 2,825 ft861 m
Typical duration 2 days 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Loop Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, November Best months: April, August
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JK30 vs Via Alpina Purple A11: which should you hike?

At 21 mi34 km, JK30 is the longer route — roughly 9.5 mi15 km more than Via Alpina Purple A11 (12.0 mi19 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 A11 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.