Mt. Biking. “Karya – Kalipefki – P. Panteleimon”, Lower Olympus.

Mt. Biking. Route: “Karya – Kalipefki – P. Panteleimon”. Crossing from the west to the east.

Total length 31.2 km.

Start at 870m at Karya or Kalipefki and finish at P. Pori or P. Panteleimon at 540m. Max. gained height, 1100m. 7.6% asphalt road.

Meet in Paleos Panteleimon, from where transfer in our means of transport to the starting point, either Karya or Kalipefki. Both villages are situated in the central lower Olympus, in the shadow of the south summits of higher Olympus. P. Pori and p. Panteleimon overlook the Aegean sea, both nestled on the north-east slopes of lower Olympus.

For the first 5 km we move on almost flat ground to 900m, from where we climb quite sharply to 1100m in only 2 km. The higher Olympus and its summits reveal themselves, offering rewarding views as we climb up. The next 3.4 km of downhill – dirt first and asphalt after – are very welcomed after the climb we have just experienced, as they take us to the village of Kalipefki at 1050m. For the next 12.2 km after Kalipefki, we move on an almost flat ground in a wonderful terrain that makes you want to cycle more and more… after which a very short uphill ride of 0.4 km takes us to the height of 1100m. Cycling in a wonderful pine tree forest, 9 km of downhill take us to P. Pori or if you feel like, another 4km to Paleos Panteleimon at 540m. Duration of cycling 4.00’ to 4.30’ hours.

Price: 70.00€ p.p.

Shorter version of the above crossing.

Total length 21.7 km.

This is an alternative proposal for a shorter route equally interesting and exhilarating. It is the same overall route, starting at Kalipefki instead of Karya. Duration: 3.00’ hours.

Price: 60.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.