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Via Alpina Purple A2 vs Via Alpina Purple A4

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

Units
Via Alpina Purple A2 Via Alpina Purple A4
Distance 6.7 mi11 km 8.5 mi14 km
Elevation gain 217 ft66 m 3,051 ft930 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovenia Slovenia
Best time to hike Best months: April, June, November Best months: June, August
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Via Alpina Purple A2 vs Via Alpina Purple A4: which should you hike?

At 8.5 mi14 km, Via Alpina Purple A4 is the longer route — roughly 1.7 mi3 km more than Via Alpina Purple A2 (6.7 mi11 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 A2 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.