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πŸ₯Ύ Via Alpina – Red Trail

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πŸ₯Ύ Via Alpina – Red Trail
Long-distance high-altitude hiking route across the Alpine core


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 10:55
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Length: approximately 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles)
  • Difficulty: most challenging of the five Via Alpina routes; designed for experienced hikers
  • Route: Trieste, Italy to Monaco; crosses eight countries at elevations often above 2,000 meters
  • Terrain: glaciated valleys, alpine ridges, mountain passes, and high-altitude forests

The Red Trail of the Via Alpina is the longest and most demanding section of the five-route Via ...

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