Hymettus
Kalopoula Recreation area · Church of the Ascension (Analypsi) · Catholic Church of Agios Markos (Frankomonastero) · Kaisariani Monastery · Kalopoula Recreation area
Duration
60 minutes
Length (km)
3.2
How
Walking
Stops
5
Type
Circular / Hiking, Pilgrimage
A popular and easy hiking route on the slope of Trelos (meaning crazy person in Greek) as locals call Hymettus, through a green scenery offering a stunning view of the basin below. The Byzantine monastery, now a monument under the Ministry of Culture, is of particular interest. The trail winds through the scenic Hymettus Forest and starts at an altitude of approximately 400 meters.
Main landmarks
- 1Iera Moni Eisodion tis Theotokou (Moni Kaisarianis)
- 2Church of the Ascension - "Trypia" Church
- 3Mount Hymettus (GR3000015)
- 4Aesthetic Forest of Hymettus (Kaisariani and Vyronas)
- 5Holy Monastery of Asteri (Holy Monastery of Taxiarches Michail and Gabriil)
See the elevation profile of the route
