A guidebook to 30 day walks, plus 3 mini-treks, in the Zagori region of north-western Greece. Taking in both the stunning mountain scenery of the Pindos and the region's historic architecture, the graded routes range from easy strolls on clear waymarked paths to strenuous mountain hikes calling for good fitness, route-finding skills and experience in high mountain terrain.
The day walks vary from 3 to 24km (2-15 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-8 hours; the treks span 2-3 days. Routes are split between five geographical areas covering central Zagori; Vikos Gorge; Mount Timfi; Konitsa and Mount Smolikas; and Valia Calda National Park and Metsovo.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping
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GPX files available for download
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Local points of interest, plus history, geology, plants and wildlife
- Includes the Drakolimni 'Dragonlakes' and ascents of Mount Smolikas (Greece's second highest mountain) and Mount Timfi
- Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
Reihe
Sprache
Verlagsort
Produkt-Hinweis
Maße
Höhe: 170 mm
Breite: 116 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-941-2 (9781852849412)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Aris Leontaritis was born in Athens, where he studied and worked as a mechanical engineer for a few years before his love for the mountains and their nature inspired him to change direction. Already connected with the region of Epirus as a visitor, he moved to Metsovo to participate in a postgraduate program on the development prospects of mountainous regions, with respect to the preservation of local identity, culture and environment.
Map key
Regional overview map
Location of walks and treks
Introduction
Zagori: a historical and cultural overview
Geography and geology
Plants and wildlife
When to go
Getting there
Getting around
Accommodation
Food and drink
Language
What to take
Maps and GPS
Weather forecasts
Staying safe
Emergencies, rescue and health services
Using this guide
The routes
1 Central Zagori
Walk 1 The round of the stone bridges
Walk 2 Kipi to Dilofo and Vitsa
Walk 3 Kipi to Kapesovo and Missios Bridge
Walk 4 Kipi to Tsepelovo and Kapesovo
Walk 5 The Vradeto staircase and Beloi viewpoint
Walk 6 Vikaki (Selato) Gorge
Walk 7 Mt Mitsikeli
Walk 8 Iliochori waterfalls
2 Vikos Gorge and vicinity
Walk 9 Vikos Gorge crossing
Walk 10 Oxia viewpoint
Walk 11 Voidomatis Springs and Theotokos Monastery
Walk 12 Voidomatis Gorge crossing
Walk 13 Kokkino Lithari viewpoint
Walk 14 Papigo villages and Ovires Rogovou natural pools
Trek 1 An alternative approach to the Vikos Gorge
3 Mt Timfi
Walk 15 Astraka Refuge and Drakolimni Lake
Walk 16 Robozi Lake
Walk 17 Gamila summit
Walk 18 Astraka summit
Walk 19 The round of Astraka
Walk 20 The Davalista trail (Astraka Refuge to Konitsa)
Walk 21 Astraka Refuge to Konitsa or Vrisochori over the Karteros Pass
Walk 22 Tsepelovo to Vrisochori traverse
Trekking in Mt Timfi
Trek 2 The ultimate Zagori trek
4 Konitsa and Mt Smolikas
Walk 23 Mt Trapezitsa and Roidovouni Peak
Walk 24 Stomiou Monastery
Walk 25 Konitsa to Vrisochori traverse
Walk 26 Pades to Drakolimni of Smolikas Lake
Trek 3 The round of Mt Smolikas
5 Valia Calda National Park and Metsovo
Walk 27 Valia Calda National Park
Walk 28 Avgo Peak
Walk 29 The Flega Lakes
Walk 30 Following the footprints of the brown bear in Metsovo
Appendix A Route summary table
Appendix B Useful contacts and other practical information
Appendix C English-Greek glossary and expressions
Appendix D Further reading
