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Via Alpina Purple A3 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.

Via Alpina Purple A3 Via Alpina Purple A4
Distance 13 km 14 km
Elevation gain 1,554 m 1,023 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovenia Slovenia
Best time to hike Best months: June, August Best months: June, August
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Via Alpina Purple A3 vs Via Alpina Purple A4: which should you hike?

At 14 km, Via Alpina Purple A4 is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than Via Alpina Purple A3 (13 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 A3 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.