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Via Alpina Red R12 vs Via Alpina Red R13

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Via Alpina Red R12 Via Alpina Red R13
Distance 4.7 mi8 km 4.9 mi8 km
Elevation gain 2,254 ft687 m 512 ft156 m
Typical duration 1 day 1 day
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 August to August
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Via Alpina Red R12 vs Via Alpina Red R13: which should you hike?

At 4.9 mi8 km, Via Alpina Red R13 is the longer route — roughly 0.1 mi0 km more than Via Alpina Red R12 (4.7 mi8 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 R12 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.

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