Mt Parnitha 1-day hiking trip, Athens

Less than 1 hour away from Athens you'll find Mt Parnitha (1413 m), the highest peak in the region and a great hiking spot. 

The whole area is a National Park with pine forests, gorges, caves and a wide variety of flora and fauna, many of them endemic to Greece. In fact, it's the natural habitat of one of the largest populations of Red Deer in the country.

In Parnitha mountain you'll find several hiking trails suitable for all levels.

The starting point of our trip will be the noisy city of Athens. From there, we'll drive less than 1 hour to the foothills of Mt Parnitha.

Then, we'll take Chouni gorge trail, a challenging but not technical hike. We'll ascent along a pine forest, with spectacular views of the Attica region. If we're lucky, we may encounter local fauna.

We'll have lunch at Flambouri mountain hut, while enjoying the wonderful surroundings.

Then, we'll pass through the springs of Koromilia and Kira, as we approach the end of our hiking trail. Finally, we'll reach the rock of Petra, at the foot of Mt Parnitha. This is one of the most important rock climbing spots in Greece.

Would you like to join me for a different outdoor experience at a short distance from Athens? Please, request to book this trip at any time of the year! 

If you are looking for other exciting activities in this area, you should check this rock climbing trip in Athens.