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Via Alpina Red R11 vs Via Alpina Red R12

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 Red R11 Via Alpina Red R12
Distance 7 km 8 km
Elevation gain 468 m 696 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Slovenia Slovenia
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from June to August
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Via Alpina Red R11 vs Via Alpina Red R12: which should you hike?

At 8 km, Via Alpina Red R12 is the longer route — roughly 1 km more than Via Alpina Red R11 (7 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 R11 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.