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Via Alpina Red R137 vs Via Alpina Red R138

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 R137 Via Alpina Red R138
Distance 19 km 14 km
Elevation gain 2,143 m 798 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Italy Italy
Best time to hike Best from July to August Best from July to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R137 vs Via Alpina Red R138: which should you hike?

At 19 km, Via Alpina Red R137 is the longer route — roughly 5 km more than Via Alpina Red R138 (14 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 R138 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.