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Via Alpina Purple A22 vs Via Alpina Red R47

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 A22 Via Alpina Red R47
Distance 18 km 12 km
Elevation gain 767 m 948 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, August, October Best months: April, October
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Purple A22 vs Via Alpina Red R47: which should you hike?

At 18 km, Via Alpina Purple A22 is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than Via Alpina Red R47 (12 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 R47 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.