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Via Alpina Red R13 vs Via Alpina Red R3

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 R13 Via Alpina Red R3
Distance 4.9 mi8 km 11.0 mi17 km
Elevation gain 512 ft156 m 1,575 ft480 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 August to August Best months: April, August, September
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Via Alpina Red R13 vs Via Alpina Red R3: which should you hike?

At 11.0 mi17 km, Via Alpina Red R3 is the longer route — roughly 5.6 mi9 km more than Via Alpina Red R13 (4.9 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 R13 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.