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Via Alpina Red R142 vs Via Alpina Red R23

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 R142 Via Alpina Red R23
Distance 13 km 17 km
Elevation gain 1,042 m 1,196 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 June to August
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Via Alpina Red R142 vs Via Alpina Red R23: which should you hike?

At 17 km, Via Alpina Red R23 is the longer route — roughly 5 km more than Via Alpina Red R142 (13 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 R142 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.