Via Alpina Red Trail R2-R15
Premuda bis Thörl (AT)
Also in Kärnten, Austria • Trieste, Italy • Ajdovščina, Slovenia • Bovec, Slovenia • Kanal, Slovenia • Kobarid, Slovenia • Komen, Slovenia • Nova Goriška, Slovenia • Sežana, Slovenia • Tolmin, Slovenia
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 233 km
- Ascent
- 10 km
- Descent
- 9.9 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 84 m
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 84 m to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 233 km, 10419 vertical metres of ascent and 9852 vertical metres of descent.
Description
The first leg of the Via Alpina red trail from Triest to the Austrian Border. It skips the first section from Muggia
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Forestry or heavy vegetation