Family Forest Hike & Picnic – Mt. Parnassos National Park

Family Forest Hike & Picnic a wonderful way to spend your day with family and friends! The National Park of Mt. Parnassos was created in 1938 and is with Mount Olympus one of the oldest National Parks in the country. It is located at the borders of the prefectures of Phocis and Boeotia, between Delphi, Arachova and Agoriani villages. The Cephalonian fir tree and the juniper tree are the main species we will cross in the dense forest area at an altitude of 1200 m with a great view to the summits. For Ancient Greeks Mount Parnassos was home of the beautiful Nymphs, daughters of mother earth «Gaia». We will follow a smooth path and have the opportunity to see the entrance of the Eptastomos underground cave that was formed by the southern glacier of Europe and was considered by the ancients as one of the underworld entrances. We will enjoy a picnic stop with local traditional specialties. This program is suitable for families with young children.

Highlights:

• Enjoy the beautiful dense fir forest
• Discover local myths, fauna & flora of the area
• Suitable for families with young children

Technical Data:

• Altitude difference:  +/- 100 m
• Distance: 4  km hiking
• Forest path

10:00                  Meet your guide in Livadi Arachova Altitude plateau

10:00 – 10:20  Follow our guide with your car for 4 kilometers on a smooth dirt road

10:20 – 12:00    Hike in Mount Parnassos National Park forest area

12:00 – 13:00    Picnic break

13:00 – 14:00    Hike back to your car