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**Mount Parnitha (1413m) is the highest peak in Greece’s Attica Peninsula and an ideal spot for hiking**. This is your chance to explore a lovely area with a local guide. Come join me!

Located **less than an hour outside of Athens,**  this stunning mountain is part of a protected national park and has **a wide variety of flora and fauna**. The scenary is breathtaking, and you’ll find pine forests, gorges, caves and springs, all at the foot of this impressive peak.

**The starting point of our tour is the popular city of Athens**. From Athens, we’ll drive to the foothills of Mount Parnitha. You don’t need to worry about your fitness level as **there are trails to suit all levels of hikers, from beginner to advanced.**

**If you are up for this hiking tour near Athens, please contact me. Let me guide you through the awesome trails of Mount Parnitha!**

If rock climbing is more your style, check out my [Athens](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/1-day-rock-climbing-in-athens-greece/) and [Leonidio](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/3-day-rock-climbing-leonidio-greece/) rock climbing tours!

Dimitris, a local HMGA mountain guide, takes you to one of the most beautiful natural areas of Greece. Join him for an awesome hiking tour in Mount Parnitha!

Hiking on Mount Parnitha, Day trip from Athens. 1-day trip. HMGA guide

https://www.explore-share.com/trip/mt-parnitha-hiking-athens/

Hiking on Mount Parnitha, Day trip from Athens

Would you like to visit a beautiful natural place near Athens? Come with me on this 1-day hiking program to Mount Parnitha.

Located in a national park and protected area, **Mount Parnitha** (**1,413 meters**) is a range in north **Athens** that offers a great variety of flora and wildlife. It is also an important historical landmark. Therefore, it’s the ideal place to combine nature and culture on a hiking excursion. 

On this program, I invite you to go through a beautiful forest and contemplate stunning views in the area. Also, while walking, we may have the chance to see some of the local fauna, such as the gorgeous **Red Deer**.

If you don’t have a lot of hiking experience, you don’t need to worry. This is an **easy** hike and it is **open to everyone** who loves exploring natural environments.

**If you think this program would suit you, get in touch with me by sending your request to book your place. I will love to guide you on this lovely hike near Athens.**

Additionally, you can take a look at this program that I lead in [**Mount Olympus**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/3-day-climb-mount-olympus-greece/), the most iconic peak in Greece.

Join IFMGA certified mountain guide Babis on this 1-day hike to Mount Parnitha and discover a beautiful natural spot near Athens.

1-day hiking trip to Mount Parnitha, Greece. 1-day trip. IFMGA guide

1-day hiking trip to Mount Parnitha, Greece

**This 9-day traverse begins in Athens, the capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in the world. Do you want to join me?**

After a brief meeting, we’ll walk around **Plaka**, an ancient neighborhood at the foot of the **Acropolis.**

On our second day, we’ll start hiking towards **Mount Olympus**, a powerful peak in Greek Mythology, as it was the home of the Gods. It’s also the highest mountain in the country. It has 52 peaks. **Mytikas** is the most prominent, at a **2918 m** height.

Mount Olympus is also well-known for its great biodiversity. In fact, it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

During our climb, we’ll reach the summit of **Skolio** (**2911 m**), the second highest peak of this mountain. Depending on the group skills and the weather conditions, we’ll decide if we climb up to Mytikas, which is a more technical ascent.

Then, we’ll start moving towards **Zagoria**, a region in the northwestern part of the country. On our way, we’ll visit the archaeological site of **Vergina,** which was the capital of the kingdom of Macedonia. Besides, we’ll visit small villages like **Monodendri** and **Mikro Papigo,** and admire some impressive natural landscapes.

Finally, we’ll drive to the beautiful city of **Ioannina,** our last stop before returning to Athens.

You can find the complete itinerary below this description. It’s worth mentioning that you should be in **good physical condition** and don’t be afraid of heights.

**Would you like to join me for this adventure in Greece? Check the next departure dates and send a request. It will be a wonderful experience!** 

If you can’t stay for 9 days, you can also join me on this [**3-day climb to Mount Olympus**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/climbing-mount-olympus-3-days/). Check it out!

We’ll have a welcome briefing at 6 pm to discuss the trip, followed by a walk in Plaka, one of the oldest neighborhoods of the city, and a festive welcome dinner.

_**Overnight in Athens, Philippos (D)**_

Athens

Today we’ll hike up to the most monumental of the Greek mountains – Mount Olympus. Known in Greek Mythology as the home to the Twelve Olympian gods, it is the highest mountain in Greece and owing to its specific microclimate, which is partly due to the short distance from the sea and the steep increase in height above sea level, it stands out for its great diversity in terrain, climate and vegetation.

After driving to Litochoro and having a light lunch, we will start the ascent from the trailhead of Prionia, towards one of its refuges Spilios Agapitos, a well-run hut with superb views perched on a ledge behind an outcrop, where are we going to spend the night.

_**Overnight in Mt Olympus, Refuge Spilios Agapitos (B,L,D)**_

_**Hiking distance:**_ 4,5 km _**Hiking Duration:**_ 3 hours  
_**Driving distance:**_     
Athens to Litochoro 420km / 4h 30min  
Litochoro to Prionia 18km / 30min

Athens / Litochoro / Spilios Agapitos

We’ll reach the summit of Skolio, the second highest peak of Mt Olympus at 2911 m. On the way Balkan Chamois could be seen high up among the broken crags, and magnificent birds of prey circling on the thermals. When we reach the top we will be rewarded by an outstanding panorama as we crest the ridge and discover the 500 m cliffs of the Kazania chasm. Depending on the team skills and the weather conditions we can also climb Mytikas, a more technical summit at 2,918 m, and once the Gods’ meeting place.

We will conclude our hike at the beautiful Plateau of the Muses, a rolling grassland surrounded by cliffs above and below and dwarfed by the extraordinary formation of Stefani, the throne of Zeus.

_**Overnight in Mt Olympus, Refuge Kakkalos (B,L,D)**_  
_**Hiking distance:**_ 11,5 km / _**Hiking Duration:**_ 4 hours

Mt Olympus (summit)

We’ll hike the well-maintained path from the Plateau of the Muses back to Prionia through beautiful forests of pine and beech. From there we drive towards Litochoro, a cheerful town at the foot of the dramatic Enipeas Gorge in the base of the mountain.

In the afternoon we can go for a refreshing dip at the nearby beach of Plaka and in the evening our Mt Olympus adventure will culminate with a festive dinner in one of the traditional restaurants of the town.

_**Overnight in Litochoro, To Palio Litochoro (B,L,D)**_  
_**Hiking distance:**_ 11 km / _**Hiking Duration:**_ 4 hours  
_**Driving distance:**_   
Prionia to Litochoro 18km / 25min

Plateau of the Muses / Prionia / Litochoro

On our way to Zagoria we’ll stop at the awe-aspiring Macedonian tombs of Vergina. We visit the monumental palace, lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground with more than 300 tumuli, some of which date from the 11th century B.C.

After lunch we will head towards Monodendri, one of the prettiest villages of Zagoria, which in Slav means a location behind and beyond the mountains. It is a complex of 46 picturesque traditional villages built in a magical setting amidst pine and fir trees with a unique traditional architecture, impressive stone mansions, water fountains and bridges.

_**Overnight in Monodendri, Archontiko Zarkada (B,L,D)**_

_**Driving distance:**_  
Litochoro to Vergina 76km / 1h 30min  
Vegina to Monodendri 232km / 3 hours

Vergina / Monodendri

We’ll visit the impressive Vikos Gorge, surrounded by monasteries, small villages, rivers and past history.

Today we start from Monodendri and we will hike first to Voidomatis springs and from there to the village of Mikro Papigo, a stunning village perched on the mountainside where all the houses are made of stone and are topped with slate roofs.

_**Overnight in Mikro Papigo, Dias Guesthouse (B,L,D)**_

_**Hiking distance:**_ 16 km / _**Hiking Duration:**_ 7 hours

Monodendri / Vikos gorge / Mikro Papigo

In one of the most beautiful alpine areas of the country, on the edge of a plateau on the mountain of Tymfi, there is probably the most fascinating Dragonlake in Greece, created 10,000 years ago due to the melting of the glacier.

The hike to the lake starts from Mikro Papigo and after a steep ascent to Astraka refuge, we stop for lunch with stunning views to the surrounding mountains. From the hut we set off for a beautiful serene hike on a path that climbs steadily towards the Dragonlake. The lake itself sits at an altitude of 2,050m, and is a fantastic manifestation of geological history and current processes of nature.

_**Overnight in Tymfi, Astraka refuge (B,L,D)**_  
_**Hiking distance:**_ 12km / _**Hiking Duration:**_ 6 hours

Mikro Papigo / Dragon lake / Tymfi

We’ll hike from our mountain refuge to Tymfi summit at 2,497 m and from there to the village of Tsepelovo through alpine meadows filled with wild flowers.

_**Overnight in Monodendri, Archontiko Zarkada (B,L,D)**_  
_**Hiking distance:**_ 14 km / _**Hiking Duration:**_ 7 hours  
_**Driving distance:**_ Tsepelovo to Monodendri 27 km / 40 min

Tymfi summit / Monodendri

Ioannina the beautiful capital of the prefecture, is a city where history and tradition blend together in a mysterious way.

Ioannina was under the Ottoman rule for almost 500 years, and Turkish influence has survived here more strongly than anywhere. Under the Turks the city flourished as a center of arts and crafts and no one had more impact on the town than the ruler Ali Pasha. In the morning, drive to Ioannina and discover the living history through a walking tour in the city’s old citadel. After lunch we will depart to Athens for the farewell dinner.

_**Overnight in Athens, Athenian Callirhoe (B,L,D)**_  
_**Driving distance:**_  
Megalo Papigo to Ioannina 57 km / 1 h 30 min  
Ioannina to Athens 422 km / 4 h 30 min

Monodendri / Ioannina / Athens

Pavlos, HMGA guide, has created an outstanding 10 day itinerary in Greece that goes from climbing Mount Olympus to visiting historical sites around Zagoria.

Climb Mount Olympus and hike in Zagoria. 10-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://www.tripin.gr/trip/athens-mt-olympus-zagoria/

Climb Mount Olympus and hike in Zagoria

**Less than 1 hour away from Athens you'll find Mt Parnitha (1413 m), the highest peak in the region and a great hiking spot.** 

The whole area is a National Park with pine forests, gorges, caves and a wide variety of flora and fauna, many of them endemic to Greece. In fact, it's the natural habitat of one of the largest populations of Red Deer in the country.

In Parnitha mountain you'll find several hiking trails suitable for all levels.

The starting point of our trip will be the noisy city of **Athens.** From there, we'll drive less than 1 hour to the foothills of Mt Parnitha.

Then, we'll take **Chouni gorge trail,** a challenging but not technical hike. We'll ascent along a pine forest, with spectacular views of the Attica region. If we're lucky, we may encounter local fauna.

We'll have lunch at **Flambouri mountain hut,** while enjoying the wonderful surroundings.

Then, we'll pass through the springs of Koromilia and Kira, as we approach the end of our hiking trail. Finally, we'll reach **the rock of Petra**, at the foot of Mt Parnitha. This is one of the most important rock climbing spots in Greece.

**Would you like to join me for a different outdoor experience at a short distance from Athens? Please, request to book this trip at any time of the year!** 

If you are looking for other exciting activities in this area, you should check this [**rock climbing trip in Athens**](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/rock-climbing-athens-greece/).

Mt Parnitha is the highest peak in the Attica region and a National Park. Join Pavlos, an aspirant IFMGA mountain guide, on a 1-day hiking trip near Athens.

Mt Parnitha 1-day hiking trip, Athens. 1-day trip. IFMGA guide

https://www.tripin.gr/trip/hike-in-mt-parnitha/

Mt Parnitha 1-day hiking trip, Athens

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