The Best Trails in Peloponnese (Greece)

Kardamyli to Exochori and the viewpoint over the Vikos gorge

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near Kardamýli, Peloponnese (Greece)

Hashdene

Distance: 9.57mi
Elevation +: 1772f
TrailRank: 40

Photo ofKardamyli to Exochori and the viewpoint over the Vikos gorge

We missed the path just after the old washing basins and walked up the road. This was an easy walk and the road was quiet. We passed the Panorama cafe and thought this would be ideal for a stop on our return. Reaching E...

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Milia - Panagia Giatrissa

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near Miliá, Peloponnese (Greece)

Angelos Chronis

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Distance: 5.21mi
Elevation +: 1972f
TrailRank: 39

Starting from Milia's square hike along the banks of the river and through the forest to the Monastery of Panagia Giatrissa. The path is easy in the beginning running through the beautiful river bank with a lot of wild...

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Neapoli - Profiti Ilias, Lakonia 20121201

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near Neápolis, Peloponnese (Greece)

Lehoo

Distance: 18.60mi
Elevation +: 1726f
TrailRank: 39

Photo ofNeapoli - Profiti Ilias, Lakonia 20121201

Bike loop from Neapoli, Lakonia ro Profiti Ilias, through Lachi and Ag Nikolas by the local asphalt roads. Return by dirt roads by the sea, following red sign-posted hiking path. In many sections during return it is impo...

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Waterfalls of Nemouta, West Greece 20200613

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near Elaia, Peloponnese (Greece)

Lehoo

Distance: 2.84mi
Elevation +: 794f
TrailRank: 39

Photo ofWaterfalls of Nemouta, West Greece 20200613

Family hike/walk next to Erymanthos river in the Pholoe forest area. Arriving with dirt/cement road from Nemouta village to the Erymanthos river bridge where You can leave the car (we were with small children and didnt w...

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Pragmateftis circle, overlooking Leonidio !

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near Pragmateftís, Peloponnese (Greece)

🇬🇷 Peloponnese Paradise

Distance: 5.34mi
Elevation +: 1519f
TrailRank: 39| 4.33

Photo ofPragmateftis circle, overlooking Leonidio !

This walk starts at the church and ends at the same place. During the walk you will overlook Leonidio and visit old shepherds huts. Although the walk is easy, a small part at the side of Leonidio can be considered diffic...

It was a nice trail, with lots of flowers in spring! Unfortunately we did not finish it as it was getting dark and the t...

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Stenosiá and Shinolaka waterfall trek

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near Stenosiá, Peloponnese (Greece)

julieb1878

Distance: 6.26mi
Elevation +: 778f
TrailRank: 39

Photo ofStenosiá and Shinolaka waterfall trek

Stenosia and Shinolaka waterfall trek. This starts in Stenosia and follows a clear path to Shinolaka waterfall. It's beautiful. You leave on a path that is difficult in parts but is a clear path. When you reach the seats...

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Parnonas: Chestnut and oak tree path in Karyes

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near Karyés, Peloponnese (Greece)

Martina Kratka

Distance: 8.07mi
Elevation +: 1601f
TrailRank: 39

Photo ofParnonas: Chestnut and oak tree path in Karyes

We've connected the paths 6 and 7 starting from Karyes. The paths were well marked but it's still very easy to get lost as there is loads of other paths. As for the rout 6, it's probably better to take the other part to ...

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Voreio - Rindomo Gorge - Pigadiotika Bridge circular

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near Vóreion, Peloponnese (Greece)

Hashdene

Distance: 9.13mi
Elevation +: 1142f
TrailRank: 39| 5.0

Photo ofVoreio - Rindomo Gorge - Pigadiotika Bridge circular

Starting in Vorio, where we parked near the church, the walk descends into the gorge where it turns to the right and follows inland as far as the bridge where a track leads back up the side of the gorge (don’t cross the ...

Very nice scenery

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Neapoli volta, Lakonia 20121130

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near Neápolis, Peloponnese (Greece)

Lehoo

Distance: 5.72mi
Elevation +: 778f
TrailRank: 39

Relaxing walk by the sea from Neapoli, Lakonia to Paleokastro and up to Lachi. Return by the local road.

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1st Elinikon Cross Country Race 2016, Arcadia 20160910

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near Ellinikó Trikolonón, Peloponnese (Greece)

Lehoo

Distance: 32.52mi
Elevation +: 9157f
TrailRank: 39

Photo of1st Elinikon Cross Country Race 2016, Arcadia 20160910

First edition of this race and also my first 50k mountain race (first above marathon distance). I have visited this part of Greece, the Lousios gorge, in the past and knew that the route will be awesome! Start from El...

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Artemisio

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near Kariá, Peloponnese (Greece)

Martina Kratka

Distance: 5.62mi
Elevation +: 2280f
TrailRank: 38

Very beautiful and exciting hike to Artemisio. The path is well defined early on but gets lost often, also the red marks are not always consistent so be ready to search bit. We approached the piek from the right side whi...

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Exochori to Viros Gorge

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near Exochóri, Peloponnese (Greece)

vibramhead

Distance: 3.99mi
Elevation +: 1010f
TrailRank: 38| 4.67

This is a short hike from Exochori, dipping a bit into Viros Gorge, with good views from Agios Petros, a tiny chapel perched on a pinnacle above the gorge.

Very nice hike with exeptional views you would never expect to find in Greece. I strongly recomment to do this hike.

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Arcadia monasteri of sainth john the baptist

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near Márkos, Peloponnese (Greece)

Pandex

Distance: 3.67mi
Elevation +: 1526f
TrailRank: 38

Photo ofArcadia monasteri of sainth john the baptist

Amazing trek going thru deep canyon with 4 hidden convents built on the ravines to escape from invasors, and stone caves and chapels dating from the 12th century Amazing views and churches specially agio filosofou Visi...

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Mt. Parnon: Monastery of Malevi - Megali Tourla Peak (Πάρνωνας: Μονή Μαλεβής - Μεγάλη Τούρλα)

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near Terzaíika Kalývia, Peloponnese (Greece)

Hiking_Counsel

Distance: 9.65mi
Elevation +: 3497f
TrailRank: 38

Photo ofMt. Parnon: Monastery of Malevi - Megali Tourla Peak (Πάρνωνας: Μονή Μαλεβής - Μεγάλη Τούρλα)

A decently marked trail from the safe and easy parking area of the Monastery to the highest point of Mt. Parnon (Kronion), aka Megali Tourla (1934 m.). It is a long hike with considerable altitude difference and a ver...

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Chrysovítsi - Piána

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near Chrysovítsi, Peloponnese (Greece)

Maria Kaskareli

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Distance: 6.25mi
Elevation +: 2142f
TrailRank: 37

Very nice trail with many changes of scenery. The river was dry so it was easier. At times challenging with steep rocky points and some rock climbing required. No need for any equipment, although a walking stick would be...

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Polylimnio Waterfall

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near Charavgí, Peloponnese (Greece)

bert59NL

Distance: 2.24mi
Elevation +: 384f
TrailRank: 37

Very nice walk along a series of small waterfalls. Once at the main, largest watefall, where many people take a swim and return, you still continue up-stream. Not many go there. You may take your skinny dip here (!). Whe...

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Náfplio

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near Náfplio, Peloponnese (Greece)

Doron Stein

Distance: 3.34mi
Elevation +: 338f
TrailRank: 37| 2.33

Classic walk @Nafplio - Climbing to Akronauplia Castle , while enjoying various vista point of views , then down and to the semi circular path that surrounds the Castle's cliff almost at the sea level. This path ends by ...

Helaas is het pad langs de kust afgesloten, te gevaarlijk wegens steenslag gevaar

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Pantazi beach, Platsa, Pigi and back to Pantazi beach

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near Selínitsa, Peloponnese (Greece)

Ron Hadland

Distance: 4.08mi
Elevation +: 1175f
TrailRank: 37| 4.33

Photo ofPantazi beach, Platsa, Pigi and back to Pantazi beach

Uphill walk to Platsa via Kotronis quite steep. Less steep up to Platsa from Kotronis. Kafeneion in Platsa now open every day so a good stop off. Across to Platsa and back down to Pantazi beach for a swim. Unfortuna...

We walked during heavy rain period. That made the stones very slippery. But the landscape and views

germeraadbassejohn

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Ziria Sky race, 30k +2600m, Greece 20180610

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near Goúra, Peloponnese (Greece)

Lehoo

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Distance: 18.98mi
Elevation +: 8212f
TrailRank: 37

Photo ofZiria Sky race, 30k +2600m, Greece 20180610

A real skyrace: lots of vertical, technical terrain, rocks and steep ascents and descents, all in high altitudes and with fast changing weather conditions. The route starts from Gkoura ('mountain' in slavic) village, cl...

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Petalídi loop 9km. Ruins, churches and views

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near Petalídi, Peloponnese (Greece)

julieb1878

Distance: 5.62mi
Elevation +: 856f
TrailRank: 37

Photo ofPetalídi loop 9km. Ruins, churches and views

Petalídi walk which visits the archaeological ruins by the new road. This is the only part not on wide tracks or roads. It stops at two churches but there's also a third one a short stroll off the route... white church o...

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Alonístaina - Roeinó

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near Alonístaina, Peloponnese (Greece)

Maria Kaskareli

Distance: 7.80mi
Elevation +: 1230f
TrailRank: 36

Moderate trail with many variations of scenery. One of the most beautiful paths of the area. Relatively tiring with quite some uphill.

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Taygetos Summit

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near Koumoustá, Peloponnese (Greece)

Yanneas

Distance: 9.32mi
Elevation +: 2851f
TrailRank: 36

Profitis Ilias (Taygetos summit) from Kalamata refuge camp. Nice early summer hike just before last snow melts.

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Ano Rigklia - Stepenitsa Gorge - Eleochori

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near Áno Rígklia, Peloponnese (Greece)

Angelos Chronis

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Distance: 4.92mi
Elevation +: 860f
TrailRank: 36| 3.33

Photo ofAno Rigklia - Stepenitsa Gorge - Eleochori

Starting from Ano Rigklia, going down the main road to find the entrance to the gorge next to the bridge. An easy hike through the beautiful Stepenitsa gorge up to the point that you meet the path to Eleochori (there's ...

Hiked this trail today. There is no trail to follow on the south side of the gorge, and you must hike the return trip in...

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140426 GR: The Canal of Corinth

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near Examília, Peloponnese (Greece)

Hiking Dutchman

Distance: 14.43mi
Elevation +: 751f
TrailRank: 36

Traveling to the city of Corinth by train from Athens and making a roundtrip hike along the south side of the Canal of Corinth. Starting from the Corinth railways station I walked in an easterly direction south of the r...

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