Walking and hiking tours
Difficulty: Easy
Brandenberg Valley of Butterflies - loop trail
This circular trail leads through the Brandenberg butterfly fauna hot spots.
Length
8.67 km
Duration
2:30 h
Altitude
347 hm
349 hm
The Brandenberg Valley in the Alpbachtal region with its wild romantic labyrinth of steep and deep gorges, valleys and densely forested areas is home to a rich biodiversity.
Thanks to the near-natural dynamics of the forest and the remoteness from large settlements the area is home to an above-average amount of butterfly habitats. As far, as is currently known over 800 different butterfly species can be found! Discover for yourself the Brandenberg butterflies, their beauty, lightness and their natural habitat! A guided tour through the fascinating butterfly fauna hot spots is an ideal way to watch these miraculous creatures.
The best time for butterfly watching:
- Ideal: mid-June - mid-August
- Quite good: end of May - beginning of September
Round trip
Rest stop
Family friendly
Start in the valley
Details
| Max. Altitude | 866 |
| Start | Kaiserhaus car park, Brandenberg (709 m) |
| End | Kaiserhaus car park, Brandenberg (709 m) |
| Public access | A12, motorway exit Kramsach, towards Kramsach, Sonnwendjochbergbahn, pass the now defunct chair lift and follow the road to Pinegg, turn left before the bridge and continue to the Gasthof Kaiserhaus. |
| Public transport | By bus 611 or 610 |
| Parking | Gasthof Kaiserhaus |
| Equipment | In case of very bad weather we advise not taking the route through the Kaiser Gorge, but taking the forest track. Sturdy footwear, comfortable clothing, "Brandenberg Valley of Butterflies" folder. |
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