Athens: Mount Hymettus Dragon House Hike
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Ülke: Denmark
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04:00 saatler
Açıklama
Escape the busy streets of Athens on a hike to Mount Hymettus.
Discover the mysterious Dragon House, walk ancient rocky trails, enjoy panoramic views with binoculars.
Just 30min from the city centre.
Join a scenic forest hike along the rocky trails of Mount Hymettus, with breathtaking views of Athens. Follow your guide to their favorite spots and trails, where you’ll see local herbs and plants along the way.
Explore ancient ruins, walk past ancient marble quarries, visit the mysterious Dragon House, a small dry-stone structure built with massive stone blocks without cement.
Along the way, we'll stop at a viewpoint with binoculars to take in panoramic views of Athens and spot landmarks from above.
Afterward, relax at the forest bar Kalopoula before heading back to the starting point.
From several viewpoints, we’ll use binoculars to spot and recognize Athens’ main landmarks from above.
Distance: 4-7 km
Duration: 4 hours
Elevation: 400 m
The full route includes a few climbs and short moderately challenging sections, suitable for casual hikers or those with some hiking experience.
The route is flexible and can be shortened or extended depending on your preferences, energy level, and interests.
This experience is perfect for small groups of up to 5 people, at a comfortable pace.
Recommendation:
Comfortable shoes (preferably hiking)
Bottle of water - 1 liter per person
Windbreaker (optional)
Öne Çıkanlar
- Hiking on Mount Hymettus, just 30 minutes from the center of Athens
- Visit the mysterious Dragon House, around the 5th–2nd century BC
- Coffee stop at the forest bar Kalopoula
- Panoramic views of Athens through binoculars
Rehberlik dilleri
ÖNEMLİ BİLGİLER
The route is flexible and can be adjusted based on preferences and energy levels.
Suitable for casual hikers or people with some hiking experience.
I'll meet you at the Kaisariani Fire lookout station, "Dimitris Karamolegkos," Leof. Alimou Katechaki, Kesariani 161 22, Greece.
It’s about 25-30 minutes by taxi from the city center, Syntagma, or the Acropolis.
Alternatively, you can take bus 224 (every 10 minutes) from Syntagma or Evangelismos to the last stop, then walk 1.3 km (about 25 minutes) to the meeting point.
DAHİL
- Guided hike
- Visit to Dragon House
- Visit to Kalopoula refreshment spot
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