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๐Ÿฅพ Via Alpina - Red Trail

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๐Ÿฅพ Via Alpina - Red Trail
High-altitude hiking route across the Alpine core from Trieste to Monaco


๐Ÿ• 2 min read ยท Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 10:31
๐Ÿ“Œ Fast Facts
  • Approximately 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles) in length
  • Traverses eight countries: Italy, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, France, and Monaco
  • Typically maintains elevations above 2,000 meters, with numerous glacier crossings and alpine passes
  • Most demanding of the five Via Alpina routes; intended for experienced mountain hikers

The Red Trail is the longest and most technically challenging of the Via Alpina network's five primary routes ...

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