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Via Alpina Purple A57 vs Via Alpina Purple A58

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 A57 Via Alpina Purple A58
Distance 19 km 25 km
Elevation gain 1,315 m 1,760 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Germany Germany
Best time to hike
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Via Alpina Purple A57 vs Via Alpina Purple A58: which should you hike?

At 25 km, Via Alpina Purple A58 is the longer route — roughly 6 km more than Via Alpina Purple A57 (19 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 A57 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.