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Via Alpina Purple A65 vs Via Alpina Purple A66

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 A65 Via Alpina Purple A66
Distance 22 km 18 km
Elevation gain 1,886 m 796 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 A65 vs Via Alpina Purple A66: which should you hike?

At 22 km, Via Alpina Purple A65 is the longer route — roughly 4 km more than Via Alpina Purple A66 (18 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 A66 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.