The Best Trail Running Trails in Greece

12th Olympos Marathon, Olympos 20150628

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Lehoo

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Distance

27.37mi

Elevation +

10154f

TrailRank

76| 5.0

12th Olympus Marathon, June 28th 2015. Probably the most exciting race I have ever taken part. Both before and during the race itself! I have been waiting for this one since January when I decided to (and could!) regist...

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Pournarokastro - Katafigio Prasoudi, Patra 20141019

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Trail Running

Lehoo

Distance

10.27mi

Elevation +

4567f

TrailRank

74

Route from Pournarokastro to brand new refuge in Prasoudi / Prasinovrysi. The refuge was open just previous weekend and we decided to visit the site. All run done on hiking path, marked by local mountaineering club from ...

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Imbros gorge (Gola di imbros)

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eftihis

Distance

4.27mi

Elevation +

249f

TrailRank

72

There is no water source! During summer season take a lot of water! More info: The scenery is beautiful and the low difficulty make the descent of Imbros ideal for families with children. The length of the gorge is 11 k...

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Farangi Psathopyrgou, Achaea 20140810

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Lehoo

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Distance

10.94mi

Elevation +

2628f

TrailRank

70

Exploring paths in gorge if Psathopyrgos. We did as much as possible with paths and the rest with dirt roads. Only tiny piece of route follows asphalt, from Titan mine down, at the end of run. 0,0k at 75m - Drepano. ...

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University - Windmills - AnoKastritsi - University, 31k +1550m, Patra 20140706

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Lehoo

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Distance

19.30mi

Elevation +

5417f

TrailRank

70

Long mountain run to Windmill Park of Panachaiko (largest in Greece). Total distance of 31k with elevation gain of about +1550m. Done with great company of trail runners from Patras! 0,0k at 100m - University of Patr...

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Agia eirini - psilafi - gingilos - volakias - ahlada - koustogerako - agia eirini

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eftihis

Distance

23.17mi

Elevation +

9902f

TrailRank

69

A 43km marathon, 3.200m vertical elevation. Unfortunately i changed battery and the app stoped recording properly... The last part which is missing is from inside the agia eirini gorge to agia eirini village. I ...

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Loutro - kalyves (sea to summits to sea, coast to coast)

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

32.09mi

Elevation +

10679f

TrailRank

68

Another coast to coast crossing lefka ori from south to north. I started this time from the seaside village loutro. After an aprox. 600m uphill there is anopoli village. After anopoli I followed the road that goes to lag...

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Omplos ProfitiIlias Krystalovrysi, Patra 20140629

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Trail Running

Lehoo

Distance

14.00mi

Elevation +

3369f

TrailRank

68

Trail running around Omplos, very easy tempo with a lot of walking/hiking. Route passes thourgh variaty of terrain: asphalt, dirt roads, dirt paths, rocky paths - a little bit of everything. Distance and elevation gain c...

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Zourva - kaloros - melindau - koukoule - omalos - lakoi - vryssi - zourva

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

24.39mi

Elevation +

10758f

TrailRank

67

A very difficult round trip. From zourva village (600m) to tromarisa spring (aprox 3 km 1050m) there are signs and the path is clear. After that i move south to pigadakia spring (about 1200m) where sometimes at the end ...

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AgVasileios AnoKastritsi Hills, Patra 20140518

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Trail Running

Lehoo

Distance

13.24mi

Elevation +

2943f

TrailRank

67

My second big preparation trail run for Metsovo 2014 race. Again distance and elevation gain is very close to the race's route. This time 21k with +840m. Most part of this route I have done on few occasions on my mtb. Th...

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Imittos TNF - Fartlek ver.0

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Trail Running

pngtstzks

Distance

19.66mi

Elevation +

6152f

TrailRank

67

L1-L2-10A-10B-10C-5B-5C-8-9-10D-10C-10B-10A-L3-L4-4A-4B-3A-L6-L7-L8-1A-L9 https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?hl=el&mid=zYtSlPYeCwLw.kTil4ilqV0X4 http://www.meteorologos.gr/forecast/anatolikhattikh/paiania

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Sykia - lazorema- karagianis path - pyramida - vathia laka - pigi - dasos - lazorema - sykia

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

9.72mi

Elevation +

7933f

TrailRank

66

There are exposed points in karagiannis path (check the photos) The ascent is very steep 1800m of ascent in 6.6km) From sykia to lazorema there are clear signs. Be careful at the intersection to karagiannis path. At the...

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Kiani akti Beach - grias soros peak -and back- sea to summit to sea

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

36.54mi

Elevation +

9534f

TrailRank

66

Another sea to summit to sea adventure, this time I didn't do a coast to coast sea to summit to sea... The logistics is much more easy (starting and finish point is the same no need for busses etc...) plus I live at the...

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Agia roumeli - stalos (Coast To Summit To Coast ultra run)

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

34.02mi

Elevation +

12231f

TrailRank

66

Another ultra coast to coast run (south to north) via lefka ori mountain range. This time i started at 6.00 in the morning and passed samaria gorge. (Its pohibited to enter early) Its magical to be at portes early in...

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Apolpaina-Mellisa Gorge

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Trail Running

konstantinosbls

Distance

9.26mi

Elevation +

1739f

TrailRank

65

Apolpaina-Mellisa Gorge A nice route from Apolpaina to Melissa Gorge through country roads and muddy sections.Olive trees,cypresses and pines gives their shadow to your steps.The nicest part is at the middle of the cours...

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Giorgioupoli - sfakia and back coast to coast sea to summits to sea

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

45.99mi

Elevation +

11342f

TrailRank

64

Σφακια και πίσω! Όσο τρελό και αν ακούγεται να που έγινε πραγματικότητα. Στην ουσία είναι μια ενωση δύο ξεχωριστών διαδρομων που είχα σκεφτεί 34 και 40 περίπου χλμ αλλά λόγω του μικρού μήκους και της μεγάλης ταλαιπωρίας ...

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Kakodiki sougia

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

18.08mi

Elevation +

3314f

TrailRank

64

From kakodiki village - anemomilos peak - zoure cave (holy fathers) - azogires village - anidri village and anodri gorge - gialiskari beach - ancient lissos - sougia village 1. Note that the first part from kakodiki to ...

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Mouses plateau - kofto - refuge A - gomarostalos - plateau

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

5.63mi

Elevation +

3704f

TrailRank

62

Interesting cycle trail from mouses plateau to refuge A through kofto path. Then for a few meters i was on the trail that goes to prionia until the intersection to the path that goes to peteostrouga or gomarostalos (chec...

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Sfakia sky marathon 43km +3060m sea to summit (2022 edition)

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Trail Running

eftihis

Distance

27.12mi

Elevation +

10062f

TrailRank

61

Sfakia sky marathon 43km +3000m (sea to summit challenge, bring the cheese down challenge) (English below) "Σκουπα" και στον 2ο ορεινο μαραθώνιο που διοργανώθηκε ποτέ στον όγκο των λευκων Ορέων!! Όμορφη εμπειρία, μονα...

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Zagori Marathon 2016, Zagorochoria 20160723

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Trail Running

Lehoo

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Distance

25.35mi

Elevation +

7096f

TrailRank

60

The North Face Zagori Mountain Running, Marathon distance. One of the most recognized mountain races in Greece through famous Vikos canyon with crystal clear waters of river Voidomatis. I have already ran Zagori half-ma...

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1st Lefkas Trial Running, Lefkada 20141102

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Trail Running

Lehoo

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Distance

13.11mi

Elevation +

3780f

TrailRank

60| 5.0

Lefkas Trail Running, 22km with 1200m elevation gain. First edition of trail race in Lefkada. Awesome and difficult route, great weather, great views and very very good run for me :-D 0,0k at 0m - Port of Nikiana. St...

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Refuge Psarthi from Glafkos (DEH), Patra 20141123

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Trail Running

Lehoo

Distance

14.27mi

Elevation +

5499f

TrailRank

60| 5.0

Trail run to refuge Psarthi from Glafkos (next to DEH). Most of the times so far I did my running to Psarthi starting from Pournarokastro (which is about 15min drive up). This time we did it all the way from Glafkos. It ...

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Hills of Parga, Parga 20150531

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Trail Running

Lehoo

Distance

8.57mi

Elevation +

1729f

TrailRank

60

Lazy trail run around Parga. 0,0k at 20m - start from my hotel at the entrance to the town from Preveza side (east). First going some 200m with main road and very quickly right into some narrow local roads. After ano...

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Thira - Pyrgos - Profiti Ilias - Kamari, Santorini 20171015

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Trail Running

Lehoo

Distance

8.41mi

Elevation +

1837f

TrailRank

59

Mixed road and trail run from Firostefani, through Thyra, Messaria, Vothonas and Pyrgos up to Profiti Ilias (the highest point of Santorini) and down to Ancient Thyra and Kamari. First 5k are all on asphalt and then most...

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AgSostis - Castle of Ali Pasa - Waterfalls, Parga 20150601

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Trail Running

Lehoo

Distance

11.10mi

Elevation +

1972f

TrailRank

59| 4.67

2nd run during long weekend in Parga. This time to the west side of the town visiting hidden church of Ag Sostis and the castle of Ali Pasa. 0,0k at 15m - starting from the hotel, crossing the town (via castle) and d...

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