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Várgiani - Neraidospilia (Nymph cave)

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Distance
8.35 mi
Elevation gain
2,874 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
2,874 ft
Max elevation
4,751 ft
TrailRank 
58
Min elevation
2,812 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 38 minutes
Time
7 hours 30 minutes
Coordinates
1905
Uploaded
April 14, 2024
Recorded
April 2024
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near Várgiani, Central Greece (Greece)

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Itinerary description

A beautiful hike in the western part of Parnassos mountain featuring some stunning views and a visit to the "Neraidospilia". It includes steep slopes, both ascending and descending, so avoid it in winter or by wet soil.

Waypoints

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,942 ft
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Parking spot No.2

This is the parking spot after crossing the village. It is closer to the start of the mountain path.

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,896 ft
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Photo

PictographFountain Altitude 2,943 ft
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Fountain

You may take water from these fountains

PictographPhoto Altitude 2,956 ft
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Photo

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,206 ft
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Waypoint

Take the ascending path to the left

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,219 ft
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Waypoint

This is the marking at the right hand side of the earth road, opposite to the start of the ascending path to the left.

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,361 ft
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Marking

You will see several such marks (more than 20) along the trail. We didn't find the logic behind the numbering as they are not placed at regular intervals.

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,766 ft
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Rocky part

You may see on the rocks old red markings.

PictographCave Altitude 3,832 ft
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Cave

One of the several caves at this part of the Parnassos mountain. Not the Fairycave.

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,610 ft
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Waypoint

Old red marking

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,591 ft
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Hemlock

Strong poison! The one Socrates was condemned to drink!

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,431 ft
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Descending slope

Slope with rope for assistance

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,395 ft
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Pass

Use the rope for safety

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,383 ft
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Ropes

More ropes approaching the Nymph cave

PictographCave Altitude 4,391 ft
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Nymph cave

Use a headlamp to visit the cave. The water level depends on the season and may exceed knee-level. You may need to take-off your shoes.

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,666 ft
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Close to the highest point of the trail

PictographIntersection Altitude 4,186 ft
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Waypoint

Turn right to the smaller earth road. You may see the white and red tape on the tree, present in spring 2024.

PictographIntersection Altitude 4,157 ft
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Intersection

Turn right to te descending path

PictographWaterfall Altitude 3,751 ft
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Small Waterfall

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,763 ft
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Humid path

Close to the small waterfall the path is quite humid at various places

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,710 ft
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Photo

Be cautious walking on the loose stones

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,499 ft
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Photo

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,489 ft
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Earth road

After turning left, the earth road can be quite humid

PictographPhoto Altitude 3,412 ft
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Photo

PictographIntersection Altitude 3,019 ft
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Crossroads

This is the first crossroads met close to the trailhead. The lower sign indicates the direction to "Νεραϊδοσπηλιά".

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