∆1 ∆5 ∆10 Π10 Α2 Α3 ∆14 ∆13 Π20

420.000
Municipality of
South Kynouria
124
Aghios Fokas
Panagia
Ag. Stratigos
Χ5 Χ6
Kantilia
Le
Panagitsa
Harakas
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n
mo
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60
Ag. Athanasios
Asopos
Karavostasi
278
P yrgos
X
Π10
Α2
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Κ
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Gerakas Port
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Z3
Panagia
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Z2
Foutia
Aghios Nikolaos
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Mavros Kavos
Argeiteika
Kasteli
Megalo
Perivoli
a
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181
M1
s
Gerakas
Elliniko
(Koulentia)
Panagia
535
Ka
Raches
ste
Distance
lia
Aghia Marina
K o uno s
Loggari
716
Aghios Ioannis
Π10
Loggari
373
6.520 m 2 h 15’
2
Psilo
204
YES
Α2
Α2
3.760 m 1h 15’
2
NO
Α3
Aghios Fokas/
Kastania Cave
Palaiokastro
Starting Point (SP): 1.800 m. to the south of Papadianika on the way to
Daimonia. A small dirt road to the east begins and after 70 m. there is the trail
with southern direction and up to Palaiokastro hill (Note: On the hill there are
remains of the medieval castle).
1.070 m. from (SP) you shall reach the roots of the hills, where you may see
still today the old paved stairs and the trail ends on the top of the hill with the
old castle and the big plateau. From this point you have an excellent view to
the plain of Molai, Xyli bay and the Laconian Gulf.
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506
s
Ips
Koulentia
Seiros
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on
Panagia
Faraklo/
Paradisi/
Neapoli
Me
VILLAGE
TRAIL MAP
YES
3.525 m 1 h 10’
2
YES
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Ko
(National trail 33)
This trail is the last part of the national trail 33 that ends at Cape Maleas
lighthouse and it is the most common and famous hiking trail of the area.
Starting Point (SP): Velanidia: The trail begins next to the small square and
before the second coffee house. It goes to the south through a cement alley and
uphill to a water tank at the edge of the village. Then it turns to south-east and
meets a shrine.
400 m. from (SP) it meets a crossroad with the trail ∆11 to Aghia Marina.
It is the left side, meets the sheep-pen, and crosses a ravine and its direction
changes to north-eastern. It passes by a shrine and then it becomes a small
and narrow dirt road.
1.600 m. from (SP) it reaches the chapel of Panagia Dekapentistria and then a
small dirt road.
2.100 m. from (SP) the trail meets a bigger dirt road coming from Velanidia
opposite to an abandoned windmill. It continues on a dirt road with south
direction.
4.025 m. (from SP it reaches the chapel of Aghios Thomas. Opposite to its
fountain it begins the trail to Cape Maleas. (Note: At the beginning of the course
there are two different marked trails that meet each other). The trail passes
by the coastline and after a shipwreck at about
8.570 m. from (SP) it ends at the lighthouse of Cape Maleas.
The wildness of the scenery at the last part of the trail renders it especially
impressive, while the ships that pass by Cape Maleas draw the hikers’
attention.
Pr
of
it
Faraklo
is
∆5
Evangelistria
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so
uv
er
a
watchtower (Note: It is located at the top of a cliff with view
to the Aegean Sea. It was built during the World War II by the
conscripted residents of the area. Nowadays you may see
the walls of the buildings and the bases of the firearms).
From the col the course to Aghia Marina continues to the
south-west, slightly uphill and passes by a field with terraces.
2.275 m. from (SP) it reaches a col (550 m.). From this point
you may see the west coast and the area of Aghia marina;
from here it begins the descent path with south direction.
It meets a ravine.
4.325 m. from (SP) it meets a small dirt road, which after it is
crossed with a bigger one in
5.595 m. from (SP) reaches the chapel of Aghia Marina. In the
surroundings there is the petrified forest with its tree trunks
of millions of years and the petrified shells that compose a
natural mosaic. It is a paleontological site of nature of global
significance.
Cape Aetos
Aghios Georgios
Aghios Ioannis
478
2h
2
Zoodohos Pigi
Metamorfosi
Sotiros
K
Ma
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5.925 m
NO
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Panagia
Myrtidiotissa
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Aghios Georgios
Aghios Ioannis
794
n
783
Panagia
Dekapentistria
234
Aghios
Panteleimon
Aghios Georgios
∆11
i
Ili
German
Watchtower
Aghia Kyriaki
a
Cape Pounta
Aghios Fokas
Aghios Myros
∆11Α
500
E33-∆10
s
as
Starting Point (SP): Aghia Marina Church
Course on dirt road; direction: East.
3.425 m. from (SP) it continues on a coastal path
5.675 m. from (SP) it reaches Aghia Irini Monastery
250 m. from Aghia Irini Monastery it ends at the byzantine
church of Aghios Georgios on Cape Maleas. Another by-pass
will lead you to the skete of Aghios Thomas.
It is a beautiful course, by the sea and you may stare at the
ships passing by very close to the land.
E33-∆10
Sidi
Velanidia
771
Aghia Marina/
Aghia Irini
Karalis
Bay
Aghios Konstantinos
Aghios Andreas
r
∆14
4.039.000
YES
Velanidia/
Cape Maleas Lighthouse
∆1: Starting Point: Paradisi: Panagia church. The trail to Neapoli begins
opposite to the fountain. It meanders, descending through the settlement
(Note: The part passing through the settlement is paved, a watermill is
restored, there is a museum and many houses are reconstructed).
It continues downhill in parallel with a ravine. After crossing
vertically a dirt road in
1.340 m. from (SP) is directed into the bed of the stream that is now wide
and during the summer is formed in street.
1.930 m. from the (SP) the trail runs into a small dirt road to the west and
after 100 m.,
2.030 m. from (SP) it reaches a cement road that goes from Paradisi to
Neapoli, passing by the Health Centre and the river.
3.525 m. from (SP) it ends at the main coastal road of Neapoli, near the port.
Maleas
Peninsula
Trails
Aghios Athanasios
Distance
Aghios Dimitrios
Aghios
Thomas
Aghios Myron
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Maleas Peninsula is rich in history and natural beauty.
The local long history is confirmed by the significant
archaeological findings of the ancient city Vies at Neapoli
and the submerged Mycenaean city at Pavlopetri.
Its continuation is emphasized by the number of byzantine
monasteries and churches of the area that have given the site
the name of Little Mount Athos.
The whole area is also called “Vatika”. At its centre there is the
Mt. Krithina (800 m.) at the ends of which are formed leeward
ports, old haunts of pirates, small beaches and abrupt rocks
of Cape Maleas. The stone lighthouse of Cape Maleas is
a local reference point.
On the other side the calm bay of Neapoli, providing shelter from
heavy seas and the fertile plain of Neapoli are in contrast with the
wildness of the rest of the scenery. Most of the villages are built
on steep slopes and their white houses and narrow streets are
reminiscent of the picturesque Aegean islands.
Some impressive natural sights of the region are interesting,
while the numerous local caves are worth visiting; the most
significant is that of Aghios Andreas at Kastania and the
petrified forest with its rich paleontological
findings at Aghia Marina.
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3.405 m 1h 15’
8.570 m 2 h 45’
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HIKING TRAIL
ga
Koulentia
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SECONDARY ROAD
∆10
Distance
Trails ∆1 and ∆5 of the old hiking trails network of Maleas Peninsula may be
combined and become one single course.
∆5: Starting Point (SP): Faraklo: Central church. Following the small cement
road to the east of the village in front of the old school.
330 m. from the starting point (SP) it begins the trail to Paradisi. It is slightly
uphill and with a north-east direction.
2.040 m. from (SP) there is the main road to Kastania and it continues heading
to Neapoli.
2.800 m. from (SP) it follows a path which for 200 m. by-passes the main road.
3.000 m. from (SP) you shall meet the road and after 405 m.
3.405 m. from SP it reaches the church of Panagia. Just in front of you there
is Paradisi settlement (Note: Famous for its watermills along the ravine that
crosses the settlement).
PRIMARY ROAD
Aghios Georgios
Panagia
Pantanassa
Distance
Palaiokastro
SCALE 1:200.000
Memorandum
Ano Kastania
607
f
Cape Maleas
Aghios Andreas
427
∆1
L
∆5
556
∆1
Towards the Lighthouse
Paradisi
Panagia
Aghia Kyriaki
Aghia Aikaterini
Agioi Theodoroi
Aghios Nektarios
Zoodoxos Pigi
Kalenia
E33-∆10
402
H o u
n a r
e s
o s
Trail to Ag. Thomas (Ag. Irini at the background)
547
Neapoli
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k r
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Cape Maleas Lighthouse
Krani
∆11
C
5.595 m 1h 45’
3
R
589
NO
Velanidia/Aghia Marina
German Watchtower
This trail connects the two shores of Maleas Peninsula: the eastern and the
western and crosses the area of Vardia.
Starting Point (SP): Velanidia: The trail is common with ∆10 until the paths’
crossing at the water tank.
400 m. from (SP) it meets a crossroad and the trail ∆10-Ε33 leading to the
lighthouse. It follows the right side next to a fence with south-eastern direction,
then south-western and uphill by a ravine.
1.305 m. from (SP) it
reaches a col (410 m.
elevation) and meets a
small dirt road. A path to
the east leads in 850 m. at
the remnants of a German
∆13
∆11
3.975 m 1 h 20’
2
.
H
ei
Kontovigli
NO
Aghia Marina/
Profitis Ilias
F
The course begins from Aghia Marina and the coastal path
ends after 3,975 m. to the small settlement Profitis Ilias with
its picturesque and closed little port.
It consecutively follows Kleftavlako, a cove almost invisible
from the sea that used to be a base for the pirates, a small
lighthouse and a cave shaped due the corrosion of the sea.
In the area is placed the ancient Nymphaeum.
Profitis
Ilias
Distance
P
∆13
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Cape Maleas
Kastania Cave
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a
Xyli
∆1 ∆5
Profitis Ilias
The hiking trails herein presented are selected among
the existing ones in the Municipality of Monemvasia and are
based on formed networks on Cape Maleas, the wider are
of the city of Monemvasia and Chionovouni, as well as
on single paths revealing hidden parts of the area with natural
and historical value, such as Balogairi Gorge, the archaeological
site of Zarakas, the abandoned medieval settlement Loggari,
Larnaka Gorge and Strongyla Top above Molai, Cape Xyli,
Palaiokastro Hill near Papadianika and Talanta watermills.
ov
te
Xyli (Bay)
The visitor may choose established routes or harder trails
according to their interests, fitness and available time. It is an
area ideal for hiking. They are relatively simple trails having
points with excellent view that you may hike all year round.
It perfectly combines mountain and sea, sub-mountainous
and mountainous areas with the coast.
325
Mesochori
Velanidia
Hiking trails
map indicator
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∆10 ∆11
∆13 ∆14
Faraklo/
Paradisi/
Neapoli
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Sp om
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Paradisi
Cape Xyli
Starting point (SP): Karavostasi: The trail begins from the end of the settlement
heading south (Note: The settlement is next to Plytra). You shall move to the
western side of the peninsula through fields with terraces.
2.300 m. from (SP) you shall reach its narrowest point, where there is dirt road
you should follow to the south. The dirt road moves to the west side of the
peninsula with a view to the Laconian Gulf.
3.500 m. from (SP) is the end of the dirt road; it follows a trail heading east that
leads to the cape’s lighthouse.
3.760 m. from (SP). Ends at the Lighthouse.
Ano Kastania
Faraklo
Neapoli
Distance
Ko
Altitude
∆1 ∆5
NO
169
Profitis Ilias
Mesochori
2
Distance
Π20
Aghios Fokas
25’
Π20
Hounaria
Altitude
Koulentia/
Aghios Stefanos
1.130 m
Starting Point (SP): Koulentia: From the main road of Koulentia or Elliniko you
shall follow a small path crossing the village to the east near the ottoman built
fountain. The trail slopes suddenly and a few meters after the last houses of
the villages it turns to the north.
760 m. from (SP) there is dirt road close to Kryovrisi fountain. It soon leaves from
the road and will continue to the southeast on a path meandering alongside a
ravine with maple trees (Babani ravine) and next to a traditional country house.
It crosses a smaller ravine and gradually it moves away from it. It crosses a
small path leading to a watermill and it meets an impressively big stone tablet.
1.360 m. from (SP) there are dirt roads through olive groves.
3.785 m. from (SP) it meets again the Babani ravine. From this point you may
cross along the ravine with small technical difficulties of abseiling. The trail
continues in a small path that after 230 m. and
4.015 m. from (SP) there is a dirt road to the northeast
5.740 m. from (SP) it continues a small path to the left edge of the olive grove
and next to a small ravine; after 385 m
6.125 m. from (SP) you shall reach a dirt road again. It soon meets the first
houses of Aghios Stefanos and follows the asphalt road for 400 m.
6.520 m. from (SP) the trail ends at the Monument of Aghios Stefanos on the
main road from Monemvasia.
Altitude
Koulentia
The hiking trails described herein suggest a different way
of approach and acquaintance with the area. They offer to
the visitor-hiker direct and substantial contact with nature,
the residents and the local history. Therefore they are
more for hiking than mountaineering in order to bring out
the best of the local sights: historical, architectural, religious,
environmental. They are mostly based on the old trails of
communication between the villages via rural and less
asphalt roads if necessary.
Aghios Panteleimon
4.038.000
Π10
General map
Ag. Stefanos (Top View)
4.037.000
Aghios Stefanos
Talanta/
Harahia
Municipality
of Elafonisos
Aspropetres
Adiakopos
Aghia Paraskevi
Daimonia
Cape Xyli/
Palaiokastro
Cape Xyli
Monemvasia
Altitude
Talanta
Koulentia/
Aghios Stefanos
Altitude
Plytra
Aghios Nikolaos
Kastania Cave
Aghios Konstantinos
41
Altitude
Α1
Monemvasia
ki
4.036.000
Π21 Π2Β Π2
Ka
ada
4.035.000
Α2 Α3
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Lag
Vr
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Maleas
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Lighthouse
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∆14
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Aghia Marina
Cape Nymphaeum
Aghia Irini
s
Aghios Georgios
Cape
Maleas
Nymphaeum
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ta
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ko
Profitis Ilias
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View from the German Watchtower
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∆13
Cape Zompolo
The German Watchtower
ad
h
4.034.000
Molai/
Larnakas/
Strongyla
84
Xyli Bay
Molai
Municipality
of Monemvasia
Aghia Sofia
Ag
Ag . Geo
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str os
atio
s
Reichia
Άghios Ioannis
Metamorfosi
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Balogairi Gorge
Aghia Sofia
pani
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M
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R
321
Π20
Altitude
Lampokampos
This impressive route unites the region of Monemvasia with the Maleas
peninsula. It begins from the picturesque village Aghios Fokas; it follows
a south-eastern direction by the sea passing from small beaches and
ends up to the beautiful cave of Aghios Andreas of Kastania.
Starting Point (SP): Aghios Fokas: The point where the road from
Monemvasia meets Aghios Fokas bay. The course is for 165 m. the
asphalt road to the homonym chapel and then turns right to a small
dirt road.
405 m. from the starting point it begins the trail near the coastline. After
passing Kastelia, the crossroads to Ano Kastania, after 5,230 m.
5.635 m. from (SP) is the Kaki Lagkada ravine
7.725 m. from (SP) its direction turn to the south, slightly uphill, through
fields and terraces and after 2,500 m.
10.225 m. from (SP) you reach Kastania Cave.
Π10
Aghios Georgios
Άg. Panteleimon
Aghios Nikolaos
Χ7
Municipality
of Evrotas
Aghios Nikolaos
469
Plytra
Χ3 Χ4
YES
Aghios Fokas/
Kastania Cave
Mountris
Α3
111
3
4.033.000
Kyparissi
Χ1 Χ2
10.225 m 3 h 25’
Aghios Fokas
Lotza
Panagitsa
Chionovouni
Kremasti
Π20
Aghios Stefanos
Palaiokastro
4.032.000
General Map
Xifias
Kastraki
Aghioi Anargiroi
Mitropoli
210
Zoodohos
Pigi
To
le
s
os
i
a
Za
st
a
1027
Aghia Triada
Aghios Georgios
E33-Χ1
Χ5
i
Vrysi
Χ4
Babala
Aghios Ioannis
o
687
Before crossing the trail it is
recommended to contact the
local mountaineering club
Panagia
Babola
Cave
603
Molohas Bay
Distance
a
Balogairi
ad
1026
Aghios Dimitrios
La
ak
Panagia
Reichia
Χ3
312
Ts
Koumasi Bay
Boufi
Kalogerina
R.
n
Aghios Ioannis
gk
E33-Χ1
on
Ζ1
as
o
K
804
Distance
361
Profitis
Ilias
1296
Tourla Zartana
4.078.000
1276
Χ6
Panagia
Χ4 Χ3
1274
Tragana
Mpeleseika
v
Ζ3
518
D
1075
R.
Ba
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561
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Ζ1
air
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Aghios Georgios
Aghios Ioannis
Drimiskos Bay
i s
s
143
k
o
Balogairi
Bay
4.077.000
h
Ζ3
Altitude
Kyfanta
Descent to Balogairi
Loggari
Municipality of
Monemvasia
av
ri
Paralia
View from Loggari
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s
1021
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446
366
r
n
Monemvasia
Cape
Π21
Aghios Leontios
S o u m a n i
856
Πεζοπορικές
διαδροµές
o
Aghios Nikolaos
Aghios Ioannis
1016
Χ3
375
Π2
Aghia Marina
375
Moni Grigori
Piliza
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Police departments /
Molaoi dpt: +30 27320 22207
Neapoli dpt: +30 27340 23333
Monemvasia dpt: +30 27320 61210
Papadianika dpt: +30 27320 82207
Fire Service /
Molai: +30 27320 23888
Neapoli: +30 27340 22199
Port Authority /
Monemvasia: +30 27320 61266
Neapoli +30 27340 22228
Bus Service: +30 27320 22209
Hospital (Molai): +30 27320 22374
Health Center (Neapoli): +30 27340 22500
EOSNAL
(Local Greek Mountaineering Club of the South-Eastern Laconia)
Molai, Laconia: +30 6947 529482
www.facebook.com/eosnal
Askitario
Ag. Stratigos
E33-Χ1
Monemvasia
Π2
Zoodohos Pigi
Aghios Nikolaos
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Aghioi
Theodoroi
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Harakas
Ha lko s
Χ7
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Aghia
Paraskevi
Π2
Π2Β
K
1184
694
Municipality of Monemvasia: / +30 27323 60500
Monemvasia Municipal Tourism Office / +30 27320 61777
([email protected])
194
600
892
P e t r i e s
Useful phone numbers
Monemvasia Castle
Gefyra
Panagitsa
Aghios Ioannis
HIKING
TRAILS
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Hiking at the edge
of Europe
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Relatively easy trail leading to the abandoned and until recently inaccessible by
road settlement Loggari. It is an old, stone and abandoned settlement, perfect
example of architectural and historic interest.
Starting Point (SP): Aghios Ioannis: The trail begins from a dirt road just a few
meters out of the village with east direction.
1.280 m. from (SP) it follows a smaller dirt road to the north which ends after 1,730 m.
3.010 m. from (SP) it begins a stone path passing through the Lagkada gorge.
There are still the breast walls and at some points remnants of the old
cobblestone street. It passes by a memorial and now you may see the
settlement
6.300 m. from (SP) the course ends at Loggari.
Altitude
Aghia Varvara
Kyparissi Bay
6.300 m 2 h 10’
Loggari
Starting point: 850 m. after Riechia on the way to Vathy Avlaki beach it begins
the trail to Balogairi Gorge. The course passes through abandoned fields with
terraces and the gorge descent is made in the river bed, among stones and
rocks.
At least in 15 cases it is required abseiling on vertical rocks and in one case
technical means are necessary (ropes, safetying with rings on the rock etc).
Therefore the descent should be effectuated with the assistance of experienced
attendants in this type of crossing. In one case, the trail by-passes to the left
slope of the gorge since it is impossible to cross through its bottom due to very
abrupt and rocky formations at this point.
It is a beautiful and impressive course between red vertical rocks where predatory
birds nest. Not recommended during the months of April and May when birds
are hatching. The gorge bottom is most of the time full with oleanders.
The gorge ends at Balogairi beach. A small uphill path connects the beach with
a dirt road leading to the main road.
Overall distance 4.750 m.
Kyparissi
k
La
Z3
NO
Balogairi Gorge
1220
X2
5
By the road leading from Boeae to Epidaurus
Limera is a sanctuary of Artemis Limnatis
(Of the Lake) in the country of the Epidaurians.
The city lies on high ground, not far from the
sea. Here the sanctuary of Artemis is worth
seeing, also that of Aphrodite and that of
Asclepius with a standing statue of stone,
a temple of Athena on the acropolis, and
of Zeus with the title Saviour in front of
the harbour. A promontory called Minoa
projects into the sea near the town.
R. Loggari
4.750 m 2 h 30’
3,23,10
Pausanias/Laconica
1123
Z1
1:25.000
Aghios Nikolaos
Aghia Kyriaki
534
476
3
NO
Aghios Ioannis
r
Monemvasia/
Aghios Nikolaos
Paliochora
849
8.450m 2 h 45’
702
Hotels/
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517
Aghios Konstantinos
Π21
Monemvasia
Lampokampos
X2
Kremasti - Lampokampos
(National trail 33)
11.100 m 3 h 45’
Common and quite known trail often used by the climbing clubs and separate
hikers on the old path that used to connect the two villages.
Starting Point (SP): Kyparissi: Road Vrysi - Paralia (Note: Settlements of
Kyparissi: Vrysi, Paralia, Mitropoli). The trail begins under the school of Vrysi,
next to a big oak. It follows a dirt road with west direction,
1.700 m. from (SP) it meets a sheep-pen. From there it begins the old path,
spirally uphill and after 2,500 m. and
4.200 m. from (SP) it reached the chapel of Aghia Varvara. The trail is wide
and in many parts there are remnants of the old cobblestone street. During the
ascension, you have excellent view to Kyparissi gulf. After Aghia Varvara the
trail passes through firs with west direction.
5.300 m. from (SP) it crosses a ravine and meets the trail X4 to Babala. The creek
continues to the west and again uphill with meanders. At its highest point (940 m.
elevation) it turns south-west and after 1100 m.
6.300 m. from (SP) it reaches Makrya Laka where there is a sheep-pen. It
continues south-west, it successively crosses a ravine and an old sheep-pen
and after about 1,000 m.
7.400 m. from (SP) it meets trail X1-E33 next to a distinctive well. Following this
trail to the west, it will take you to Kremasti.
11.100 m from (SP) the trail ends 4.5 km eastern of Kremasti on the way to
Peleta.
12.530 m 4 h 15’
4
11000
X5
NO
35’
2
NO
Aghia Paraskevi
Starting Point (SP): From the big headland of trial Π2 there is a north-eastern
path that in 330 m. leads to the ruined Panagia Monastery. (Note: The monastery
was rebuilt in 1546 by Grigoris Graikos who was from Monemvasia and this is the
reason why the locals nowadays call it Grigori monastery). There are the stone
walls of the building and part of the marble wall dedicatory inscription. From there,
a path to the south and after
1.660 m. from (SP) ends to the small coastal settlement of Aghia Paraskevi.
This trail was created by the local Greek Mountaineering Club of the
South-Eastern Laconia (EOSNAL).
Starting point (SP): Harakas: From the centre of the village on the way to
Kyparissi, it initially follows the cement road by the church with the cemetery
of the village with west direction. It passes by the school and after it becomes
dirt road. Its direction changes to north-west. It successively forks with a dirt
road to the right and then to the left.
2.850 m. from (SP) it meets a sheep-pen and there is the end of the dirt road.
From there it begins a trail, always with north-west direction which gradually
enters the fir forest, uphill next to a small ravine. It reaches a headland with fields
shaped with terraces (970 m. elevation) and after a while,
5.050 m. from (SP) it meets trail X1-E33 and follows it to the north-west for 660
m. and
5.700 m. from (SP) it meets a big slope. It leaves trail X1-E33 from there and its
direction turns to east; from the end of the slope, it begins a downhill trail.
After a hut of a sheep-pen with a well, it continues by a ravine.
8.850 m. from SP it follows to the east the old wide trail X4 to Babala. It meets
remains of the old cobblestone street and after the distinctive “doors” between
the rocks, it continues for quite a long distance by the roots of vertical rocks.
Thereafter, the trail descends with numerous meanders for
12.530 m. from (SP) and reaches the main road to Kyparissi, very close to the
old watermill with the chapel of Panagia before Vrysi settlement. 600 m. before
the end of the trail, there is a shorter exit to the asphalt road, about 1,000 m.
before the previous one.
X4
3
NO
X6
1.720 m
35’
1
NO
Μ1
Aghios Georgios
6.479 m 2 h 15’
3
NO
Molai/Larnakas/Strongyla
(Circuit)
Starting point (SP): Molai: South to Molai central square, the trail follows a
cement road (Note: there is a relative informatory sign) that leads to the old
slaughter houses. It continues on a paved path along Larnaka gorge. Small
bridges and wooden stairs facilitate the access. After a paved street the trail
continues to the main gorge where the path is not built. At certain points there
are ropes to help you climb. The trail successively passes by three watermills.
Z2
NO
Map design:
Ag. Nikolaos
Ag. Paraskevi (View)
1.840 m
37’
1
YES
Gerakas Port/ (Circuit)
1.050 m. from (SP) it abandons the ravine and goes uphill to the right side of it.
About 1.250 m. from (SP) it reaches the chapel of Panagitsa. It follows a short
distance of dirt road after the chapel and shortly in (130 m.), that is to say
1.380 m. from (SP) on a sharp left turn, it continues on a path with north-west
direction. Initially it twists in the ravine for the climb to Strongyla
1.700 m. from (SP) it leaves the ravine and goes uphill in twists to the right
slope. It passes under rocks for about 700 meters and
2.400 m. from (SP) it reaches a distinctive col where there is a crossroad of
trails. From there a small path of about 200 m. with east direction leads to a
rock with excellent view to Molai. The main part of hiking to Strongyla continues
uphill and to the north-west on the back of the slope.
3.500 m. from (SP) it is the top of the trail where there is a trigonometric point
and a telecommunications antenna (915 m. elevation). From this point you
enjoy the view to the Laconian Gulf, Mount Taygetus, Mount Parnonas and the
surroundings.
The way down to Molai is by returning first of all to the col at the trails’ crossroad.
After a small cluster of kermes oaks it goes downhill to a ravine to the north-east.
After it, it turns south-east and after
1.730 m. from the col it reaches a small dirt road above the Nursing Home of
the Metropolis with the big cross above Molai. It follows the dirt road to the
south-west and in (440 m.)
2.170 m. from the col it meets a cement street. It continues to the left and west
(right and east to the chapel of Panagitsa) and in (895 m.),
3.065 m. from the col it reaches the north side of Molai central square.
Starting Point: Gerakas: The course begins from the coastal road of Gerakas
Port. It follows a small uphill cement road leading to the upper houses of the
village.
From there it begins a path leading to the ruins of the ancient city of Zarakas.
You may reach the outskirts of the walls at the edge of the cliffs of the entrance
at the village’s port by the sea, which however is invisible from the sea. At this
point it is said that there was a chain that used to stop the unwelcome ships
to enter the cove.
On your way back, another path passing through the archaeological site leads
to an old ruined building, probably a posterior church. A downhill path from the
edge of the archaeological site leads to the cemetery. From this point the trail
ends at the picturesque settlement of Gerakas Port and on the coastal road.
Overall distance 1.840 m.
A1
7.020 m 2h 25’
3
2.450 µ. from (SP) the main ravine ends
and it becomes a river. The trail follows
the river bed.
7.020 µ. from (SP) the course ends at
Harahia beach.
NO
Talanta/Harahia
Memorandum
ROAD NETWORK
Starting Point (SP): Talanta: On the main road crossing Talanta and behind
the offices of the former Community of Talanta and the church of Aghia Triada
(Holy Trinity), it begins a paved path leading to the first watermill that has been
restored and operates while the surroundings have been improved. The trail
continues by the stream and
450 m. from (SP) it meets a small waterfall. The course continues generally by
the stream and in some cases on the banks due to physical barriers. In other
cases the crossing is facilitated by secured climbing and abseiling ropes placed
by EOSNAL and the local Association. On the course you may see about 11
abandoned mills.
1h
3
NO
Piliza
This isolated course was traced by the local Greek Mountaineering Club of the
South-Eastern Laconia (EOSNAL).
Starting point: Harakas: Next to the chapel of Aghia Paraskevi at Harakas, under
Paliochora with the castle’s ruins. (Note: The beginning of the path is stone built
and has breast walls while it is an exceptional sample of architecture).
The trail descends with several meanders and for short distance with slight
slopes, but then it continues quite abruptly next to a ravine until the beach of
Piliza. Towards its end it passes through fields with terraces.
The total elevation between the beginning and the end is 600 m. It is a difficult trail
the end of which is however a beautiful beach you may reach only from the sea.
Secondary
Local
Gorge crossing
Hiking trail
Χ1
PLACES OF INTEREST SETTLEMENT
Watermill
Mpali Gorge
Α1
130
A n o
Distance
K o r o g o n a s
Aghios Ioannis
Aghia Triada
367
112
Α1
Panagia
Dokaliotissa
Profitis Ilias
M1
Archaeological site
Port
Historical site
Mooring
Castle
Heliport
Monastery
Climbing field
Lighthouse
German Watchtower
Cave
Church
Watermill
Shrine
Windmill
Cemetery
Fountain
Sheep-pen
Point of view
Hospital
Petrified Forest
Trigonometrical Station
Municipality Border
River - Gulch
Coordinate Systems GGRS ‘87 & WGS ‘84
ELEVATION
Curve every 100 m.
Ζ2
Gerakas Port
Ζ2
Ha
Zarakas
Panagia
M1 Molai
Trail marker
RESIDENTIAL AREA
M1
Gerakas (Panoramic)
Trail
Dirt road in bad condition
916
5.689 m
Principal
Dirt road
358
Strongyla
HIKING NETWORK
Distance
Distance
Distance
3
Distance
Walls
This trail is about one of the two old paths leading to the historic location
Palaiochora which during difficult periods used to be a shelter for the residents
of Kyparissi.
Starting point: Kyparissi: Vrysi: The trail begins from the same point as X3
and X4. It meets a hut of a sheep-pen, abandons X3 and turns right to the northwest. The trail passes by the church of Profitis Ilias and close to Babali cave.
With slight slopes it goes uphill to Palaiochora at certain points on flat rock
slabs and on the roots of big vertical rocks. It crosses a ravine and turns to the
north.
At the location “Reikiona” it meets the second trail and it begins the final
climb to Palaiochora. There are several ruins from old buildings (houses and
churches), samples of the size the settlement used to have. Thereafter the trail
goes a little more uphill (940 m. elevation) and then it goes downhill among firs
until the church of Aghia Varvara.
There it is connected to X2 trail.
X7
8.738 m 2 h 50’
The present is co-funded under the local LEADER Axis 4 Rural Development
Programme 2007-2013 of Anaptyxiaki Parnona from the European Union and
the Greek Government
Distance
5.690 m 1h 50’
Starting Point (SP): Kyparissi: Paralia: It begins from the settlement of Paralia
and it goes east. After the small beach next to the pier, it follows a quite wide
path. It firstly crosses a pine grove and then continues by the sea.
1.720 m. from the starting point it ends at Aghios Georgios chapel.
Kyparissi (View from the trail)
www.monemvasia.gr
Palaiochora & Aghia Varvara
This trail passes through the small plateau of Babala and connects the trails:
Χ2: Kyparissi - Kremasti and Χ3: Harakas - Kyparissi. Babala used to be a
point of reference to the economic life of Kyparissi. There was a small stock
raising and agricultural settlement with several scattered huts and the chapel
of Aghios Ioannis. The traill is the same with X3 for the first 3750 m. After that
until Babala is quite wide. Thereafter however it gets narrower, passes through
fields and terraces and gets up to 950 m. elevation. Then it goes downhill and
after the hut of a sheep-pen ends up after about 5000 m. at trail X2.
Distance
Distance
Distance
Babala
Altitude
Altitude
NO
Kyparissi - Kremasti
The trail crosses Chionovouni through the firs. The area has been
registered as a Natura 2000 protected area.
Starting point (SP): 4.5 km to the east of Kremasti, on the way to Peleta
there is a dirt road with south-eastern direction.
2.000 m. from the starting point (SP) the trail passes by a sheep-pen
and it begins an uphill path which meanders until the big slope
(1080 m. elevation).
3.700 m. from (SP) it meets the crossroad with trail X2 to Kyparissi with
the distinctive well. It continues to the south-east and passes through
successive slopes.
6.200 m. from (SP) it meets the crossroad with trail Χ3 (Harakas - Kyparissi)
at a big slope. It follows the trail X3 to Harakas for 660 m. and
6.900 m. from (SP) meets a crossroad of paths and it goes to the right next
to a sheep-pen, downhill the ravine to the south-east, crosses a bigger
creek, continues uphill in another creek
9.950 m. from (SP) reaches a col (1000 m. elevation). (Note: There are no
firs in the scenery). It smoothly descends a creek with an old windmill to
the east. Gradually the ravine becomes abrupt and the trail departs from it
with small meanders it ends at a small dirt road.
11.650 m. from (SP) it meets a bigger dirt road which after 1330 m. and
12.890 m. from (SP) reaches the asphalt road Lampokampos – Kremasti.
After 100 m. on the left there is the chapel of Aghios Konstantinos and the
crossroad of roads to Harakas, Kremasti and Lampokampos.
Distance
3
12000
9000
10000
7000
8000
6000
5000
4000
3000
1000
0
Altitude
NO
1.660 m
400
Altitude
3
Π2Β
NO
Altitude
800
600
Harakas - Kyparissi
12.990 m 4 h 20’
1
200
Harakas
X3
X1
37’
An interesting and different approach of Monemvasia the tour by the roots of
the rock of the castle by the sea.
Starting Point: Behind the restaurant and hotel located just after the bridge,
on the way to the castle. The trail surrounds the rock from its north side while
the sea is on the left. It passes from an old tank and reaches the old stone
lighthouse. Little further and with total length 1850 m. it meets the walls and
enters the fortress town of Monemvasia. The trail offers a complete view of this
historic place.
1000
2000
the remnants of the previous activities and enjoy the beautiful
scenery.
The hiking trails are based on the old paths of the mountain and run
over its whole surface. National trail 33 is the main trail, beginning from
Mt. Parnonas and ending at Cape Maleas, which passes across Chionovouni
from Kremasti to Lampokampos. Across it there are routes that connect
the villages to the mountain’s roots, Kyparissi with its settlements and
Harakas.
The trails herein described are the basic ones from the network of trails
on Chionovouni. They may be combined for the hiker /mountaineer to
choose those fitting to their interests and physical fitness, providing
a variety of starting points and destinations.
Altitude
You may not easily imagine that so close to the beautiful coastal
village Kyparissi, behind and above the erect, vertical rocks
surrounding it there is a mountain with big fir forests available
for very nice hiking experiences.
Chionovouni is included in Natura programme which used to be a
field of numerous human activities, as the number of sheep-pens
and the huts on every part of the mountain and the numerous
separated fields with the constructed terraces on every small plateau
indicate. Nowadays most of these activities have been abandoned,
mainly the agricultural ones. However, the possibilities provided
by the paths and the hiking trails are an opportunity to continue the
human presence on the mountain. The visitors- hikers may confirm
Pistamata
1.850m
Altitude
Trails on Chionovouni
Tour of
Monemvasia
castle
Altitude
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682
Altitude
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Altitude
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R. Kr
ekiz
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Starting point (SP): Monemvasia: This trail begins from the central road
of the new city of Monemvasia, 350 m. about after the centre and next to
a ravine with south-west direction. It follows an asphalt road and
420 m. from (SP) the road crosses the ravine and it begins a dirt road
700 m. from (SP) it meets the beginning of the path that used to connect
Monemvasia with the village of Aghios Nikolaos. It goes uphill with
meanders and little difficulty on the slope of Samaraki Mountain. It
reaches old churches with remnants of buildings and byzantine icon
paintings. At this point and at a distinctive rock it is worthy to look behind
and have a different view to the castle of Monemvasia. The trail continues
to the south-west with slighter slopes.
2.150 m. from (SP) it meets a big headland and turns west, while on
the left and south-east side it is the old Grigori monastery (Trail Π2Β).
It goes uphill to a col between the tops Soumani and Chalkos (425 m.
elevation) and then it goes downhill. At several points the trails is paved.
It passes by the abandoned chapel of Aghia Marina.
4.650 m. from (SP) it meets a small dirt road and continues to the west.
7.100 m. from (SP) it reaches a crossroad with a bigger dirt road that
to the left and south leads to the village Teria and to the right and
north-west to the village of Aghios Nikolaos
8.450 m. from (SP) it ends at Aghios Nikolaos central square.
Aghia Paraskevi
420
h
ra
ia
Pispeli
K a m p o u l a k i
0-60
60-100
100-200
200-400
400-600
Curve every 20 m.
600-800
478
Daimonia
Trail
length
Time
Difficulty
Level
1-5
Drinking
water
0
800-100
00
1000-12
00
1200-14