Mount Olympus Guided Hiking: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Guided hikes to Mytikas summit, day walks through Enipeas Gorge, and multi-day hut-to-hut treks from Litochoro.
Mount Olympus hiking delivers mythic views and real alpine challenge. From gentle forest walks in the Enipeas Gorge to summit pushes on Mytikas, we offer day hikes, overnight refuge stays, and fully guided summit climbs for all fitness levels. Most guests start from Litochoro (drive to Prionia) and choose between a one-day summit attempt, a relaxed 2-day guided climb with an overnight at Spilios Agapitos refuge, or longer hut-to-hut trekking. Book a certified guide to maximize safety, route choice and logistics. Ready to climb the home of the gods?
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FAQs: Hiking in Mount Olympus
What should I know about Hiking Mount Olympus?
Mount Olympus is located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia in the north of Greece. Hanging over the Aegean Sea, the snow-covered summit often soars beyond low-hanging clouds, cultivating a strong sense of Greek mythology covering the mountain, which is said to have been the great throne of Zeus. Surrounded within a protected national park, founded in 1938, Mount Olympus has fostered a rich diversity of flora.
Why should I choose Mount Olympus for my Hiking adventure?
Spectacular scenic hiking
From base to peak, Mount Olympus offers incredible views of the rugged mountainside. You’ll weave through forests near the base, tread across wooden river crossings, and pass legendary rocks.
Mountains of myths
It’s said that Zeus, the god of sky and thunder, sat atop of Olympus, ruling over the humble humans below. This playground of the gods is now conquerable by humans in search of thrilling hikes and enduring legends.
Protected deep diversity
The home of Greece's highest mountain was the first to be designated a protected area in the country. This has preserved its incredible wild flora, fauna and natural landscape.
When is the best time to travel to Mount Olympus for Hiking?
Visit between June and October for prime hiking conditions.
What can I expect from the weather during my Hiking trip in Mount Olympus?
Mount Olympus generally has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and dry summers, and cold and humid winters. Higher in the mountains it is more humid, with temperatures varying in summer from 0 °C to 20 °C. And winds are an almost ever present.
Do I need a guide to climb Mount Olympus?
The final ascent to Mytikas includes exposed scrambling — many hikers choose a certified guide for safety, route decisions and refuge logistics. Guided summit trips are popular and available as 1–2 day options.
Where do Mount Olympus hikes start?
Most organized hikes meet in Litochoro and drive to the Prionia trailhead (1,100 m). From Prionia you can reach Spilios Agapitos refuge or begin day routes.
How hard is the Mytikas summit? Is it suitable for beginners?
The route includes alpine terrain and exposed scrambling to the summit; fit and confident hikers can summit with a guide, but true beginners should opt for guided, phased itineraries (2-day summit with refuge overnight).
What people are saying about Hiking | Mount Olympus
Peter
Don't think I would have reached the peak without Akis. Akis made my son's 21st birthday special by producing a cake with a candle at the top of Mt Olympus.
Dimitris was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable, safe, and has a great personality. Would definitely use him again.
Kallam
Amazing site. Helped but me in touch with Babis Marinidis. Fantastic mountain guide, super helpful and attentive to needs. Made my climbing of Mt. Olympus so much fun. Could not recommend Explore-share or Babis more!
carles
Best guide I have had ever! Always helping and easy to adapt to needs and changes. Really impressed!...and great talker. Interesting and great knowledge of the area, the local restaurants, the history, etc. First class service!
Christopher
The trip up Mt Olympus was even better than we imagined it would be, and that was partly due to Babis being a great guide. He knows the mountain so well, it's almost as if he built it.
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