Activities in Attica

Welcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe. Apart from the rich history, Athens has to offer beautiful hiking routes in its mountains.

Hiking at Hymettus mountain

Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4 hours
Physical Condition: Moderate
Ages: Adolescents – Adults
Location: Hymettus
Distance from center of Athens: 30 minutes

-Description

Hymettus is a mountain range in Athens streching from the north to the south of the city. In antiquity there was a sanctuary to Zeus Ombrios (Zeus the Rain God) on the summit with numerous offerings dating especially to the 8th-7th centuries BC. Almost all of Athens, its eastern suburbs and the new airport can be seen from the mountain top along with the mountains of Parnitha to its northwest, Penteli to its north and Aegaleo to its west. The valley areas that create the lowest passes are mostly to the south. The mountain offers great hiking trails, more than 60 caves and cave systems, byzantine monasteries, votanic collection mountain garden, mountain huts and even a lake, the lake of Vouliagmeni on the south part for the city and the mountain.

-It includes the following:
Accompaniment by certified and experienced Mountain Leadres
Water, snacks

-TIPS:

Hiking boots, Hiking poles (Optional), 2L water (at least), Second change of clothes, Energy Snack, Backpack (not more than 30L), Windproof / Waterproof

-Transportation

Transport is done with your own vehicle

Hiking at Parnitha mountain

Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4-5 hours
Physical Condition: Moderate
Ages: Adolescents – Adults
Location: Parnitha
Distance from center of Athens: 1 hour and 20 minutes

-Description

Mount Parnitha is the closest mountain to Athens and the only National Park in Europe so close to a capital (40km). The National Park of Parnitha hides many secrets that few people know. So close to the city of Athens find refuge 42 mammals among them deers, foxes and many kinds of birds. The flora is mainly forests of pine trees and fir trees along with herbs and bushes along the routes. There are numerous hiking trails on the mountain of varied difficulty that are suitable for every hiker and adventurer.

-It includes the following:
Accompaniment by certified and experienced Mountain Leadres
Water, snacks

-TIPS:

Hiking boots, Hiking poles (Optional), 2L water (at least), Second change of clothes, Energy Snack, Backpack (not more than 30L), Windproof / Waterproof

-Transportation

Transport is done with your own vehicle