We meet in Litochoro and transferred by road to the north side of the mountain via Dion and to the starting point of the walk, at the St. Konstantinos chapel, at 300m. Alternatively, we can meet at Dion or the St. Konstantinos chapel itself.

The path unfolds in very dense Mediterranean type forest on the left side of the Orlias canyon, with great view-points of the canyon’s waterfalls. After about 1.15′ hour walk we leave the main path to get into the canyon and visit the magnificent “red waterfall”! Here, in the wormer late spring and summer days you can also enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear pool, before we return back to the main path, to continue our hike. As we move higher and leave the Orlias canyon behind us, the Mediterranean type forest slowly gives way to a pine and beech tree forest.

After 2.30’ to 3.00’ hours of ascent, we reach the mountain refuge “Koromilia” at 1020m, where we have a light meal and a good rest. Our mini bus will take us back down to the starting point and your vehicles. 

A shorter alternative is, after enjoying the waterfall and pool, to return by the same way down to the starting point.

Price:

40.00 Euros p.p. for the shorter alternative.

50.00 Euros p.p. for the full route.

Altitude covered, 700m up in the full route and 270m up and 270m down in the shorter alternative.

Approximate net walking time, 2.30’ – 3.00’ hours for the full route and 1.45′ hours for the shorter alternative, moderate.  

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We meet in Litochoro or at the Prionia location and parking place at 1100m, where you are introduced to your guides, have the introductory briefing about the hike and the mountain itself, before we start off our walk. A stunningly beautiful place, dominated by impressive rock faces and enormous mountain pine trees. A well paved path will take us up to 2100m and the refuge A’ or Spilios Agapitos, in about 3.00’ το 3.30′ hours, a good time to cover 1000m of altitude. Unique views down to Enipeas gorge and the Aegean Sea, as well as the high summits above, accompany us all the way up to the refuge. The refuge is situated on a natural balcony with amazing views all around! We give time to ourselves to soak the energy and atmosphere of this very special place, while talking about the endless history of this mountain – symbol. The walk is classed as moderate.

From this point onwards the ascent / hike is optional and will depent upon the time and your will. After a good rest, a drink and a light lunch, we continue up to the higher parts of the mountain, closing the high summits. At about 2300m, we leave behind the last trees and move up in alpine terrain, aiming for Skala summit.

Once on Skala (after 2.30’ hours of demanding / challenging walk) we enjoy great views of the dominating rocky tower of Mytikas, the highest summit of the mountain, all the other high summits, and much beyond them…

Return to the refuge and Prionia via the same route (an other 3.30’ to 4.00′ hours). In order to fully complete this walk, there must be an early start and meeting at Prionia.

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We meet at Litochoro, the main little town of the eastern side of Mt. Olympus. From Litochoro, transfer by road in your means of transport to the Prionia location or to the old monastery of Agios Dionysios(asphalt road), both at about 1100m, from where we start our walk. It is an amazingly beautiful place to cross, drowned in greenery, with Enipeas stream running along with us. On the way, we stop by one of the numerous crystal clear pools, where we have our lunch and hot drinks. Our guides will introduce you to the very interesting and unique in many cases flora of Mt. Olympus! We are at the very heart of the lower part of the mountain. We finish at the Mili Litochorou location just outside Litochoro, at 300m.

As a shorter and less demanding alternative, we can do the short version of the full route. We start from Prionia to Agios Dionysios little chapel / cave and back to the homonymus monastery.

For the full route the walk takes about 5.30’ to 6.30′ hours and is classed as moderate and for the short version, 2.30′ to 3.00′ hours.

Price:
60.00€ p.p. for the full, route.
45.00€ for the short version.

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