Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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206 m

Butterfly Valley Entrance and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Ticket's Kiosk, Restaurant

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538 m

Waterfalls in Butterfly Valley

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The waterfalls here cascade over rocks in the lush, forested landscape. You'll often hear the gushing water before you see it. You can explore this paradise on well-maintained walking trails, …

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865 m

Flora and Fauna in the Valley of the Butterflies

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View of various butterfly species, lizards and freshwater crayfish in the Valley of the Butterflies

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1.03 km

Valley of the Butterflies

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Attracted by the resinous smell of the oriental sweetgum tree, thousands of butterflies flock here between June and September. The Russian bear, as the butterflies are called, mates in the …

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1.23 km

Butterfly Life Cycle in the Valley of the Butterflies

Highlight • Forest

If you really like butterflies that are actually moths, you should pay attention to this calendar

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1.25 km

View of the waterfall in the Valley of the Butterflies

Highlight • Waterfall

Attracted by the resinous smell of the oriental sweetgum tree, thousands of butterflies flock here between June and September. The Russian bear, as the butterflies are called, mates here in …

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1.52 km

Butterfly Valley (Rhodes)

Highlight • Gorge

Attracted by the smell of resin from the oriental sweetgum tree, thousands of butterflies cavort here between June and September. The Russian bear, as the butterflies are called, mates here …

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3.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

389 m

262 m

128 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (150 m)

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Friday 10 April

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