Relaxing Hike & Picnic – Mt. Parnassos National Park

Relaxing Hike & Picnic in Mt. Parnassos National Park! 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 an altitude of 1200 m with a great view to the summits. If we are lucky we may see black little squirrels hiding in the pine trees branches and golden eagles playing with the air flows up in the sky. For Ancient Greeks Mount Parnassos alpine zone was home of the beautiful Nymphs, daughters of mother earth «Gaia», dancing around all day long to honor the Gods.

On our Relaxing Hike & Picnic will follow a circular smooth path and have the opportunity during our hike to see the entrance of the Eptastomos underground cave that was formed byt 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  and have the opportunity to talk about local traditions. This program is suitable for families with young children with a baby carrier or a stroller. Total walking distance 6 km (the hike can be shortened) altitude difference 100 m.

Highlights:

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

10:00 Meeting at your hotel in Delphi or Arachova

10:00 – 10:30 Jeep transfer to Livadi plateau area

10:30 – 11:45 Hike in the National Park forested area

11:45 – 12:15 picnic brake

12:15 – 13:30 Hike in the National Park forested area

13:30 – 14:00 Transfer back to Arachova or Delphi