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Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano vs Via Francigena - 02 Piemonte

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

Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano Via Francigena - 02 Piemonte
Distance 93 km 92 km
Elevation gain 3,826 m 559 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Loop Point-to-point
Network Regional International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from November to November
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano vs Via Francigena - 02 Piemonte: which should you hike?

At 93 km, Meraner Höhenweg - Alta Via di Merano is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than Via Francigena - 02 Piemonte (92 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Via Francigena - 02 Piemonte 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.