National Park of Mount Υmittos is the neighboring mountain to Ypsilon – your home in iconic Athens Greece providing some of the best hiking trails in Athens Greece.
Ypsilon – your home in iconic Athens is ideally located only 5-10 minutes drive away for you to enjoy a unique hiking experience . In picturesque countryside with panoramic views of iconic Athens from the Acropolis to the Aegean Sea and plenty of historical sights
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The National Park of Mount Ymittos offers over 70 hiking trails for all levels of hiking ! One of our favorite hiking trails :
Zoodochos Pigi – Drakospito – Koutalas Monastery Loop
- Distance 9,7 klm
- Level medium difficulty
- Open yearound
- Dogs welcome
- Best for: Hikers, mountain runners, anyone interested in Byzantine Sights& History
A long circular route which starts from Zoodochos Pigi Monastery ,ascend south to the Kareas area and from there to Drakospito and the Karavi climbing field.
The route continues to reach above Kakorema Gorge and continues at a higher altitude, from where it then descends towards Koutalas Monastery to reach the starting point.
Access to Zoodochos Pigi Hiking Trail from Zoodochos Pigi Monastery
- Distance from Ypsilon – your home in iconic Athens Greece
- 8 minute drive
- Taxi fare 5,00 euro