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Via Alpina Purple A45 vs Via Alpina Purple A46

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 A45 Via Alpina Purple A46
Distance 23 km 24 km
Elevation gain 1,197 m 1,584 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike Best from April to April Best from June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Purple A45 vs Via Alpina Purple A46: which should you hike?

At 24 km, Via Alpina Purple A46 is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than Via Alpina Purple A45 (23 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 A45 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.