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Via Alpina Red R37 vs Via Alpina Red R38

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 R37 Via Alpina Red R38
Distance 8 km 17 km
Elevation gain 335 m 1,892 m
Typical duration
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best months: April, September, October Best from June to August
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Via Alpina Red R37 vs Via Alpina Red R38: which should you hike?

At 17 km, Via Alpina Red R38 is the longer route — roughly 9 km more than Via Alpina Red R37 (8 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 R37 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.