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Difficulty: Easy

Brandenberg Butterfly Circular Route

This circular hike takes you to the hot spots of the Brandenberger butterfly fauna.

Length 8.67 km
Duration 2:30 h
Altitude
347 hm
349 hm

The wild romantic high valley Brandenberg in the Alpbachtal region is home to a unique fauna and flora with its extensive forests.

Due to the natural dynamics of the forests and the remoteness from large settlements, the Brandenberg valley hosts an above-average variety of different butterfly habitats. According to current knowledge, more than 800 different butterfly species live in the Brandenberg valley! Experience for yourself the Brandenberg butterflies, their beauty and lightness, and their natural habitat! In this circular route, you will experience the hot spots of the Brandenberg butterfly fauna!

The best time for butterfly observation

  • Ideal: mid-June to mid-August
  • Favorable: late May to early September

Round trip
Rest stop
Family friendly
Start in the valley
Details
Max. Altitude 866
Start Parking lot Kaiserhaus, Brandenberg (709 m)
End Parking lot Kaiserhaus, Brandenberg (709 m)
Public access

A12, Kramsach motorway exit, direction Kramsach, direction Sonnwendjoch cable car,

Pass the former mountain railway and follow the road to Pinegg, before the bridge turn left uphill and continue to the Kaiserhaus.

Public transport

Accessible by bus 4070

www.vvt.at

Parking paid parking lot Gasthof Kaiserhaus
Equipment

The gorge is closed during very bad weather and in winter.

Hiking with dogs through the Kaiserklamm and Tiefenbachklamm is not recommended due to steel bridges with gratings (especially not feasible for small dogs).

Sturdy footwear, comfortable clothing

Child with butterfly on the hand Child with butterfly on the hand
  • Child in the brook butterfly Child in the brook butterfly
  • Family hike Kaiserklamm | © Mathäus Gartner Family hike Kaiserklamm | © Mathäus Gartner
  • Child in brook butterfly Child in brook butterfly
  • Hike in the butterfly paradise Brandenberg Hike in the butterfly paradise Brandenberg
  • Butterfly on the tree Butterfly on the tree
  • Gray-Banded Heath Butterfly | © Alois Ortner Gray-Banded Heath Butterfly | © Alois Ortner
  • View of the village Brandenberg in summer | © Bernhard Huber View of the village Brandenberg in summer | © Bernhard Huber
  • Kaiserklamm Brandenberge - Brandenberer Ache Kaiserklamm Brandenberge - Brandenberer Ache
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