This section of the route is also called 'In the realm of the Apollo', here you can observe the great Apollo butterfly very often. The steep and sunny slopes with their floral diversity are the perfect habitat for the butterfly.

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Martin & Luzia

October 26, 2015

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At this part of the way (Apollo way) we were amazed at the good maintenance of the way and v. A. the steep meadows that need to be mowed at least once a year.

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Andrea

August 13, 2024

Hiking

When we visited, the path was unfortunately quite overgrown and therefore difficult to walk in sections. The rest stop was also unfortunately quite run down. Long sections are in the …

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1. Rest Stop on the Apollo Trail – Ganzalm Hut loop from Hopfgarten in Defereggen

11.3km

04:41

710m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Bench with mountain view loop from Bezirk Lienz

11.0km

04:28

670m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Hiking loop from Hopfgarten in Defereggen

9.27km

03:53

690m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 1.05 km

Uphill 210 m

Downhill 80 m

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Saturday 24 January

-3°C

-7°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Hopfgarten in Defereggen, Bezirk Lienz, Lienz, Austria

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Apollo Butterfly Trail: Steep Meadows and Wildflowers

1. Rest Stop on the Apollo Trail – Ganzalm Hut loop from Hopfgarten in Defereggen

2. Bench with mountain view loop from Bezirk Lienz

3. Hiking loop from Hopfgarten in Defereggen

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