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Olympus, the mountain of the gods, offers an unforgettable experience. Following the well-known European trail E4, traverse the mountain from the alpine zone on the eastern side to the dry zone on the western side.
Prepare for a thrilling journey through dense forest and mountain springs, alpine terrain, and peaks with spectacular panoramic views.
The trail leads us to the A shelter on the first day, where we will have the opportunity to recover and enjoy nature. The following day, we will ascend to the high peaks and descend the mountain’s western side.
Following the European trail E4, crossing Mount Olympus from the forested east side to the dry west side is one of the most thrilling excursions you can have.
Small groups led by experts who are familiar with the routes are used. The objective is to commune with nature and uncover the hidden histories of various trails.
On the first day, we’ll all meet in the Litochoros parking area for an introduction to the program, a summary of the trail map, and a gear check. We’ll park our cars in Litochoro and take a shuttle to Prionia. We will climb from here to the refuge of Zolotas (Spilios Agapitos). We’ll begin our climb in the thick woodland near Enipeas’s river or stream, cross a stream where avalanches have left clear markings, and emerge onto the ridge. The famous “zig-zags” in the trail are there because the walkway turns steep and uphill near the edge. With a beer or hot drink in hand, you can take in the view of the Enipeas gorge and the Aegean from the refuge’s terrace.
Hiking time: 4 hours
Distance: 6.6 kilometers
Gain altitude: 980 meters
Accommodation: in a mountain refuge, in bunk beds.
Meals: Dinner at the lodge
Today’s day and hiking will be long, so we’ll get started as soon as possible after having breakfast with the incredible view of the Aegean and the peaks lit up with the golden color of the sunrise. From here, we’ll take the classic route up to Kakoskala and Skolio. We will enjoy the magnificent view of the peaks and the great Kazania from here. We’ll continue on to Ag. Antonios refuge, where we’ll make our big stop for a light lunch. Following a brief history of the shelter, we will proceed to the Migotzidis emergency shelter and then to the KEOAX the military camp, where the bus that will take us back to Prionia will be waiting for us. The drive back will take about 2 hours and will take us through the south side of Olympus, which is less well-known but has impressive vegetation and great views of the Pieriki coast.
Driving time: 2′ 15″
Hiking time: 5-6 hours
Distance: 10 km
Gain altitude: 950 meters
Meals: Breakfast and a packed lunch
Minimum number of participants: 4 people
Difficulty: 3/5
Gift: Map of Olympus and the passport of the 12 refuge challenge to start your quest!
What equipment should I have for multi-day trekking?
Optionally
Hiking Difficulty Grade
From what age can someone participate?
€210.00