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Via Alpina Red R43 vs Via Alpina Red R44

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 R43 Via Alpina Red R44
Distance 15.0 mi25 km 11.0 mi17 km
Elevation gain 1,480 ft451 m 6,066 ft1,849 m
Typical duration 2 days 2 days
Difficulty
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network International International
Country Austria Austria
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best months: June, August, October
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Via Alpina Red R43 vs Via Alpina Red R44: which should you hike?

At 15.0 mi25 km, Via Alpina Red R43 is the longer route — roughly 4.7 mi8 km more than Via Alpina Red R44 (11.0 mi17 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 R44 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.