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Hiking in the Vouraikos Gorge

Hiking in the Vouraikos Gorge

Discover the Vouraikos Gorge through a unique hiking experience!

ACTIVE PERIOD
Throughout the year
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
2
DURATION
4 hours
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
2
Hiking in the Vouraikos Gorge
Price from €70
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Overview

Discover the Vouraikos Gorge, a truly beautiful natural landscape, ideal for hiking experiences. Hiking along the historic Cog Railway offers a genuinely memorable experience, through lush vegetation, flowing waters and impressive rock formations. It is a route that perfectly combines natural beauty with history and tradition.

Located in northern Peloponnese, between Mount Helmos and the eastern slopes of Mount Panachaiko, this impressive 20-kilometre gorge has been shaped over centuries by the Vouraikos River. As part of the Chelmos–Vouraikos National Park and a UNESCO Global Geopark, it stands out for its rich flora and fauna, while waterfalls, caves and unique geological formations create a landscape of remarkable natural beauty.

The trail follows this protected area and forms part of the European long-distance E4 trail. Throughout the hike, we walk alongside the tracks of the historic Cog Railway, a living monument dating back to 1896, connecting Diakopto with Kalavryta and considered one of the most scenic railway routes in the Balkans.

The experience begins at Mega Spilaio station and continues through the gorge to Triklia station, where we enjoy a tasty picnic in nature before heading back.

Experience a complete journey that combines adventure, nature and culture, and discover the authentic Greek countryside!

Meeting point
crossroads το Zachlorou
Meeting time
10.00
Hike
10.15
End of activity
14.00

Highlights

  • Hiking through the Gorge
  • Imposing cliffs, rushing waterfalls, impressive caves, and rich, ever-changing vegetation
  • UNESCO Global Geopark of Helmos–Vouraikos
  • Part of the European Trail E4
DISTANCE
7 km
SUN EXPOSURE
30%
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General Info

DURATION
4 hours
ACTIVE PERIOD
Throughout the year
PRICE

Private tour:

  • 105€/person for 2 participants
  • 83€/person for 3-4 participants
  • 70€/person for 5-8 participants

Participation requirements

  • 8 years and above
  • Basic physical condition
  • Lack of acrophobia
  • No previous experience required

Tour inclusions

  • English-speaking Trekking Hellas leader 
  • First aid kits and other necessary equipment
  • Picnic
  • VAT

Tour exclusions

  • What is not mentioned above

Equipment

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Hiking in the Vouraikos Gorge

Discover the Vouraikos Gorge through a unique hiking experience!

Price from €70

BOOK NOW

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