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Via Alpina Purple A14 vs Via Alpina Red R41

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

Via Alpina Purple A14 Via Alpina Red R41
Distance 19 km 14 km
Elevation gain 1,299 m 1,538 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, August Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Purple A14 vs Via Alpina Red R41: which should you hike?

At 19 km, Via Alpina Purple A14 is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than Via Alpina Red R41 (14 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 R41 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.