420.000 Municipality of South Kynouria Xifias Aghioi Anargiroi Kastraki General Map Aghios Stefanos Π20 10.225 m 3 h 25’ 3 YES Palaiokastro 124 Aghios Fokas Lotza Panagitsa Chionovouni Mountris Aghios Fokas/ Α3 Aghios Nikolaos Kremasti Χ1 Χ2 111 469 Kastania Cave Kyparissi Aghios Fokas Plytra Panagia This impressive route unites the region of with the Maleas Χ3 Χ4 Π10 peninsula. It begins from the picturesque village Aghios Fokas; it follows a south-eastern direction by the sea passing from small beaches and Ag. Stratigos ends up to the beautiful cave of Aghios Andreas of Kastania. Χ5 Χ6 Άg. Panteleimon Aghios Georgios Aghios Nikolaos Starting Point (SP): Aghios Fokas: The point where the road from Kantilia Monemvasia meets Aghios Fokas bay. The course is for 165 m. the Χ7 L e i m o n e s asphalt road to the homonym chapel and then turns right to a small Municipality Panagitsa dirt road. 60 of Evrotas Harakas Ag. Athanasios 405 m. from the starting point it begins the trail near the coastline. After passing Kastelia, the crossroads to Ano Kastania, after 5,230 m. Karavostasi 278 5.635 m. from (SP) is the Kaki Lagkada ravine Π20 7.725 m. from (SP) its direction turn to the south, slightly uphill, through Lampokampos Aghia Sofia fields and terraces and after 2,500 m. Pyrgos 10.225 m. from (SP) you reach Kastania Cave. Άghios Ioannis i l y X R. Mpampani Metamorfosi 321 Aghia Sofia Balogairi Gorge Π10 Argeiteika Reichia Α2 Z1 Kognas r oΚ at Kasteli Megalo Foutia 84 Perivoli Xyli Bay Altitude Molai Panagia 181 Aghios Nikolaos 535 K a s t e l i a Distance M1 Mavros Kavos Panagia Raches Gerakas Port Ag. Georgios Municipality Z2 Elliniko Ag. Efstratios Aghia Marina Molai/ of Monemvasia Z3 (Koulentia) Larnakas/ Gerakas Kounos Strongyla Loggari 716

373 Aghios Ioannis Psilo

6.520 m 2 h 15’ 2 YES 204 Loggari Π10 Α2 Α2 Α3 Kaki Lagkada Kastania Cave

Π21 Π2Β Π2 Monemvasia 41 Aghios Konstantinos Koulentia/ Α1 Aspropetres Plytra Aghios Nikolaos Adiakopos Monemvasia Cape Xyli Aghios Stefanos Ag. Stefanos (Top View) Aghia Paraskevi Aghios Panteleimon Talanta Π20 Daimonia Starting Point (SP): Koulentia: From the main road of Koulentia or Elliniko you shall follow a small path crossing the village to the east near the ottoman built Aghios Stefanos 169 Cape Xyli/ fountain. The trail slopes suddenly and a few meters after the last houses of Palaiokastro Talanta/ the villages it turns to the north. Hounaria

Π10 3.760 m 1h 15’ 2 NO 1.130 m 25’ 2 NO Altitude Harahia Α2 Altitude Α3 760 m. from (SP) there is dirt road close to Kryovrisi fountain. It soon leaves from the road and will continue to the southeast on a path meandering alongside a K o k k i n o v r a x o s ravine with maple trees (Babani ravine) and next to a traditional country house. Aghios Fokas/ Distance Koulentia Distance It crosses a smaller ravine and gradually it moves away from it. It crosses a Kastania Cave small path leading to a watermill and it meets an impressively big stone tablet. 325 506 Koulentia/ Aghios Fokas Π20 Cape Xyli Palaiokastro 1.360 m. from (SP) there are dirt roads through olive groves. Aghios Stefanos 3.785 m. from (SP) it meets again the Babani ravine. From this point you may Seiros cross along the ravine with small technical difficulties of abseiling. The trail I p s i m o n t a s Kastania Cave Starting point (SP): Karavostasi: The trail begins from the end of the settlement Starting Point (SP): 1.800 m. to the south of Papadianika on the way to continues in a small path that after 230 m. and Koulentia heading south (Note: The settlement is next to Plytra). You shall move to the Daimonia. A small dirt road to the east begins and after 70 m. there is the trail 4.015 m. from (SP) there is a dirt road to the northeast Panagia western side of the peninsula through fields with terraces. with southern direction and up to Palaiokastro hill (Note: On the hill there are 5.740 m. from (SP) it continues a small path to the left edge of the olive grove remains of the medieval castle). 427 Aghios Andreas 2.300 m. from (SP) you shall reach its narrowest point, where there is dirt road and next to a small ravine; after 385 m you should follow to the south. The dirt road moves to the west side of the 1.070 m. from (SP) you shall reach the roots of the hills, where you may see 6.125 m. from (SP) you shall reach a dirt road again. It soon meets the first peninsula with a view to the . still today the old paved stairs and the trail ends on the top of the hill with the 607 houses of Aghios Stefanos and follows the asphalt road for 400 m. Ano Kastania Aghios Georgios Ano Kastania 3.500 m. from (SP) is the end of the dirt road; it follows a trail heading east that old castle and the big plateau. From this point you have an excellent view to 6.520 m. from (SP) the trail ends at the Monument of Aghios Stefanos on the Mesochori leads to the cape’s lighthouse. the plain of Molai, Xyli bay and the Laconian Gulf. M e g a l i K o u t s o u v e r a main road from Monemvasia. 3.760 m. from (SP). Ends at the Lighthouse.

∆1 ∆5 Faraklo Neapoli Paradisi ∆10 ∆11 Mesochori Municipality ∆13 ∆14 of Faraklo/ Altitude Panagia Paradisi/ Pantanassa Neapoli Velanidia Distance Xyli (Bay) Xyli Palaiokastro Koulentia

watchtower (Note: It is located at the top of a cliff with view to the . It was built during the World War II by the ∆1 ∆5 ∆10 8.570 m 2 h 45’ 3 YES 4.039.000 Profitis Ilias conscripted residents of the area. Nowadays you may see Cape Aetos 3.405 m 1h 15’ 3 YES the walls of the buildings and the bases of the firearms). Altitude From the col the course to Aghia Marina continues to the Aghios Georgios Cape Maleas Velanidia/ south-west, slightly uphill and passes by a field with terraces. 2.275 m. from (SP) it reaches a col (550 m.). From this point Faraklo/ Distance Cape Maleas Lighthouse Aghios Ioannis Hiking trails 3.525 m 1 h 10’ 2 YES you may see the west coast and the area of Aghia marina; from here it begins the descent path with south direction. Karalis Cape Maleas Paradisi/ (National trail 33) It meets a ravine. map indicator Aghios Konstantinos Bay 4.325 m. from (SP) it meets a small dirt road, which after it is Aghios Andreas Neapoli crossed with a bigger one in ∆1: Starting Point: Paradisi: Panagia church. The trail to Neapoli begins This trail is the last part of the national trail 33 that ends at Cape Maleas 478 SCALE 1:200.000 opposite to the fountain. It meanders, descending through the settlement lighthouse and it is the most common and famous hiking trail of the area. 5.595 m. from (SP) reaches the chapel of Aghia Marina. In the surroundings there is the petrified forest with its tree trunks Trails ∆1 and ∆5 of the old hiking trails network of Maleas Peninsula may be (Note: The part passing through the settlement is paved, a watermill is Starting Point (SP): Velanidia: The trail begins next to the small square and 4.038.000 combined and become one single course. restored, there is a museum and many houses are reconstructed). of millions of years and the petrified shells that compose a Zoodohos Pigi before the second coffee house. It goes to the south through a cement alley and natural mosaic. It is a paleontological site of nature of global Metamorfosi ∆5: Starting Point (SP): Faraklo: Central church. Following the small cement It continues downhill in parallel with a ravine. After crossing uphill to a water tank at the edge of the village. Then it turns to south-east and Memorandum vertically a dirt road in significance. Sotiros road to the east of the village in front of the old school. meets a shrine. a n i h t i r K PRIMARY ROAD 330 m. from the starting point (SP) it begins the trail to Paradisi. It is slightly 1.340 m. from (SP) is directed into the bed of the stream that is now wide 400 m. from (SP) it meets a crossroad with the trail ∆11 to Aghia Marina. uphill and with a north-east direction. and during the summer is formed in street. It is the left side, meets the sheep-pen, and crosses a ravine and its direction SECONDARY ROAD 2.040 m. from (SP) there is the main road to Kastania and it continues heading 1.930 m. from the (SP) the trail runs into a small dirt road to the west and changes to north-eastern. It passes by a shrine and then it becomes a small M a v r e s P e t r e s to Neapoli. after 100 m., and narrow dirt road. HIKING TRAIL Panagia 2.800 m. from (SP) it follows a path which for 200 m. by-passes the main road. 2.030 m. from (SP) it reaches a cement road that goes from Paradisi to 1.600 m. from (SP) it reaches the chapel of Panagia Dekapentistria and then a E33-∆10 Panagia Neapoli, passing by the Health Centre and the river. small dirt road. Myrtidiotissa TOWN 3.000 m. from (SP) you shall meet the road and after 405 m. Dekapentistria 3.525 m. from (SP) it ends at the main coastal road of Neapoli, near the port. 2.100 m. from (SP) the trail meets a bigger dirt road coming from Velanidia ∆14 5.925 m 2 h 2 NO VILLAGE 3.405 m. from SP it reaches the church of Panagia. Just in front of you there opposite to an abandoned windmill. It continues on a dirt road with south is Paradisi settlement (Note: Famous for its watermills along the ravine that direction. Sidi 4.037.000 crosses the settlement). 771 TRAIL MAP 4.025 m. (from SP it reaches the chapel of Aghios Thomas. Opposite to its Velanidia 234 Aghios Ioannis Aghios Aghios Georgios fountain it begins the trail to Cape Maleas. (Note: At the beginning of the course Aghia Marina/ Panteleimon there are two different marked trails that meet each other). The trail passes Aghios Georgios by the coastline and after a shipwreck at about Aghia Irini 794 8.570 m. from (SP) it ends at the lighthouse of Cape Maleas. ∆11 The wildness of the scenery at the last part of the trail renders it especially impressive, while the ships that pass by Cape Maleas draw the hikers’ Starting Point (SP): Aghia Marina Church P r o fi ti s Il ia s attention. Course on dirt road; direction: East. German 783 Aghia Kyriaki 3.425 m. from (SP) it continues on a coastal path Watchtower Maleas Faraklo 5.675 m. from (SP) it reaches Aghia Irini Monastery Aghios Fokas Cape Pounta General map Evangelistria ∆5 250 m. from Aghia Irini Monastery it ends at the byzantine 4.036.000 church of Aghios Georgios on Cape Maleas. Another by-pass Aghios Myros Peninsula will lead you to the skete of Aghios Thomas. Aghios Altitude It is a beautiful course, by the sea and you may stare at the ∆11Α Thomas The hiking trails described herein suggest a different way Trails ships passing by very close to the land. 500 of approach and acquaintance with the area. They offer to Aghios Athanasios E33-∆10 the visitor-hiker direct and substantial contact with nature, Maleas Peninsula is rich in history and natural beauty. Distance The local long history is confirmed by the significant Aghios Myron the residents and the local history. Therefore they are Aghios Dimitrios more for hiking than mountaineering in order to bring out archaeological findings of the ancient city Vies at Neapoli the best of the local sights: historical, architectural, religious, and the submerged Mycenaean city at Pavlopetri. Its continuation is emphasized by the number of byzantine Korfokastella L y k o g k re m o s environmental. They are mostly based on the old trails of 402 E33-∆10 communication between the villages via rural and less monasteries and churches of the area that have given the site ∆1 4.035.000 asphalt roads if necessary. the name of Little Mount Athos. H o u n a r e s The whole area is also called “Vatika”. At its centre there is the ∆5 556 The visitor may choose established routes or harder trails Mt. Krithina (800 m.) at the ends of which are formed leeward according to their interests, fitness and available time. It is an ports, old haunts of pirates, small beaches and abrupt rocks ∆1 Towards the Lighthouse Cape Maleas Lighthouse area ideal for hiking. They are relatively simple trails having of Cape Maleas. The stone lighthouse of Cape Maleas is points with excellent view that you may hike all year round. a local reference point. It perfectly combines mountain and sea, sub-mountainous On the other side the calm bay of Neapoli, providing shelter from 547 Trail to Ag. Thomas (Ag. Irini at the background) and mountainous areas with the coast. heavy seas and the fertile plain of Neapoli are in contrast with the Neapoli C h oi n o v r a h o a i d r aV The hiking trails herein presented are selected among wildness of the rest of the scenery. Most of the villages are built Paradisi Panagia Aghia Aikaterini 589 R .H e im a d a k i the existing ones in the Municipality of Monemvasia and are on steep slopes and their white houses and narrow streets are Aghia Kyriaki ∆11 5.595 m 1h 45’ 3 NO 404 4.034.000 based on formed networks on Cape Maleas, the wider are reminiscent of the picturesque Aegean islands. Agioi Theodoroi ∆11 553 of the city of Monemvasia and Chionovouni, as well as Cape Some impressive natural sights of the region are interesting, ∆13 3.975 m 1 h 20’ 2 NO Kontovigli Maleas on single paths revealing hidden parts of the area with natural while the numerous local caves are worth visiting; the most Velanidia/Aghia Marina Lighthouse and historical value, such as Balogairi Gorge, the archaeological significant is that of Aghios Andreas at Kastania and the site of , the abandoned medieval settlement Loggari, petrified forest with its rich paleontological Kalenia Krani German Watchtower P a lio m a n tr e s Larnaka Gorge and Strongyla Top above Molai, Cape Xyli, findings at Aghia Marina. Aghios Nektarios Aghia Marina/ ∆14 Palaiokastro Hill near Papadianika and Talanta watermills. Zoodoxos Pigi This trail connects the two shores of Maleas Peninsula: the eastern and the Profitis Ilias western and crosses the area of Vardia. Starting Point (SP): Velanidia: The trail is common with ∆10 until the paths’ crossing at the water tank. The course begins from Aghia Marina and the coastal path ends after 3,975 m. to the small settlement Profitis Ilias with ∆14 4.033.000 400 m. from (SP) it meets a crossroad and the trail ∆10-Ε33 leading to the its picturesque and closed little port. Aghia Marina lighthouse. It follows the right side next to a fence with south-eastern direction, It consecutively follows Kleftavlako, a cove almost invisible then south-western and uphill by a ravine. from the sea that used to be a base for the pirates, a small ∆13 1.305 m. from (SP) it lighthouse and a cave shaped due the corrosion of the sea. Profitis reaches a col (410 m. In the area is placed the ancient Nymphaeum. Petrified Forest Cape Nymphaeum elevation) and meets a Ilias small dirt road. A path to Aghia Irini the east leads in 850 m. at Altitude Aghios Georgios the remnants of a German ∆13 V r o m o n t a s Cape

Distance Maleas

Nymphaeum 4.032.000 Kommeni Profitis Ilias Spilia Kleftavlako

Cape Zompolo

The German Watchtower View from the German Watchtower Profitis Ilias Aghios Nikolaos 1:25.000 Aghia Kyriaki Z1 4.750 m 2 h 30’ 5 NO Z3 6.300 m2 h 10’ 3 NO 1123 R. Loggari 1220 Balogairi Gorge Loggari Mitropoli Starting point: 850 m. after Riechia on the way to Vathy Avlaki beach it begins the trail to Balogairi Gorge. The course passes through abandoned fields with Relatively easy trail leading to the abandoned and until recently inaccessible by View from Loggari

210 Kyparissi Bay terraces and the gorge descent is made in the river bed, among stones and road settlement Loggari. It is an old, stone and abandoned settlement, perfect Aghia Varvara Zoodohos rocks. example of architectural and historic interest. X2 Pigi At least in 15 cases it is required abseiling on vertical rocks and in one case Starting Point (SP): Aghios Ioannis: The trail begins from a dirt road just a few technical means are necessary (ropes, safetying with rings on the rock etc). meters out of the village with east direction. Loggari T o u rel s R H . a vo s i Kyparissi Therefore the descent should be effectuated with the assistance of experienced 1.280 m. from (SP) it follows a smaller dirt road to the north which ends after 1,730 m. attendants in this type of crossing. In one case, the trail by-passes to the left slope of the gorge since it is impossible to cross through its bottom due to very 3.010 m. from (SP) it begins a stone path passing through the Lagkada gorge.

X2 Paralia abrupt and rocky formations at this point. There are still the breast walls and at some points remnants of the old Pausanias/Laconica cobblestone street. It passes by a memorial and now you may see the 3,23,10 It is a beautiful and impressive course between red vertical rocks where predatory settlement 1027 birds nest. Not recommended during the months of April and May when birds Z a s t a n o Aghia Triada are hatching. The gorge bottom is most of the time full with oleanders. Descent to Balogairi 6.300 m. from (SP) the course ends at Loggari. i n u o v o n o i h C Makria Lakka

Aghios Georgios The gorge ends at Balogairi beach. A small uphill path connects the beach with Ζ3 town. near the sea the into projects

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446 Monemvasia 366 Π21 Cape Useful phone numbers Aghios Leontios Soumani Monemvasia Castle 856 Gefyra Municipality of Monemvasia: / +30 27323 60500 194 600 Monemvasia Municipal Tourism Office / +30 27320 61777 Panagitsa ([email protected]) Monemvasia Πεζοπορικές 892 Police departments / Zoodohos Pigi Π2 dpt: +30 27320 22207 Aghios Nikolaos Neapoli dpt: +30 27340 23333 Aghios Nikolaos διαδροµέςMonemvasia dpt: +30 27320 61210 Aghios Ioannis Askitario Papadianika dpt: +30 27320 82207 1016 Fire Service / Χ3 375 Molai: +30 27320 23888 Ag. Stratigos Π2 Aghia Marina 375 Neapoli: +30 27340 22199 i n u o v o r u o d i a G Moni Grigori Port Authority / Piliza Monemvasia: +30 27320 61266 Aghios Ioannis Neapoli +30 27340 22228 Bus Service: +30 27320 22209 E33-Χ1 777 Petries Hospital (Molai): +30 27320 22374 1184 K o k kn i o v ra h o s Π2Β Health Center (Neapoli): +30 27340 22500 Aghioi Halkos EOSNAL 8.450m 2 h 45’ NO3 Theodoroi 534 Π2 (Local Greek Mountaineering Club of the South-Eastern ) Χ7 Molai, Laconia: +30 6947 529482 476 694 Harakas Aghios Ioannis www.facebook.com/eosnal Aghia Paraskevi Paliochora Monemvasia/ 849 702 Aghios Nikolaos Hotels/

Starting point (SP): Monemvasia: This trail begins from the central road Hotel Association of Laconia: +30 27310 23393 (www.lakonia-hotels.gr) 420 Aghia Paraskevi of the new city of Monemvasia, 350 m. about after the centre and next to a ravine with south-west direction. It follows an asphalt road and Owners of Rooms and Apartments Association / 420 m. from (SP) the road crosses the ravine and it begins a dirt road Monemvasia: 700 m. from (SP) it meets the beginning of the path that used to connect +30 27320 61695, +30 6944 428431 (www.monemvasiahotel.gr) Monemvasia with the village of Aghios Nikolaos. It goes uphill with R . K r e k i z a meanders and little difficulty on the slope of Samaraki Mountain. It Neapoli: reaches old churches with remnants of buildings and byzantine icon +30 27340 22670, +30 6932 426999 517 paintings. At this point and at a distinctive rock it is worthy to look behind 682 Aghios Konstantinos and have a different view to the castle of Monemvasia. The trail continues Tour of to the south-west with slighter slopes. 2.150 m. from (SP) it meets a big headland and turns west, while on Monemvasia Monemvasia 1.660 m35’ 2 NO Π21 1.850m37’ 1 NO Π2Β the left and south-east side it is the old Grigori monastery (Trail Π2Β). www.monemvasia.gr castle It goes uphill to a col between the tops Soumani and Chalkos (425 m. Trails on Chionovouni Lampokampos Pistamata elevation) and then it goes downhill. At several points the trails is paved. The present is co-funded under the local LEADER Axis 4 Rural Development An interesting and different approach of Monemvasia the tour by the roots of It passes by the abandoned chapel of Aghia Marina. Programme 2007-2013 of Anaptyxiaki Parnona from the European Union and the rock of the castle by the sea. Aghia Paraskevi the Greek Government 4.650 m. from (SP) it meets a small dirt road and continues to the west. You may not easily imagine that so close to the beautiful coastal the remnants of the previous activities and enjoy the beautiful Starting Point: Behind the restaurant and hotel located just after the bridge, Starting Point (SP): From the big headland of trial Π2 there is a north-eastern on the way to the castle. The trail surrounds the rock from its north side while 7.100 m. from (SP) it reaches a crossroad with a bigger dirt road that village Kyparissi, behind and above the erect, vertical rocks scenery. path that in 330 m. leads to the ruined Panagia Monastery. (Note: The monastery the sea is on the left. It passes from an old tank and reaches the old stone was rebuilt in 1546 by Grigoris Graikos who was from Monemvasia and this is the to the left and south leads to the village Teria and to the right and surrounding it there is a mountain with big fir forests available The hiking trails are based on the old paths of the mountain and run lighthouse. Little further and with total length 1850 m. it meets the walls and reason why the locals nowadays call it Grigori monastery). There are the stone north-west to the village of Aghios Nikolaos for very nice hiking experiences. over its whole surface. National trail 33 is the main trail, beginning from enters the fortress town of Monemvasia. The trail offers a complete view of this walls of the building and part of the marble wall dedicatory inscription. From there, 8.450 m. from (SP) it ends at Aghios Nikolaos central square. Chionovouni is included in Natura programme which used to be a Mt. Parnonas and ending at Cape Maleas, which passes across Chionovouni historic place. a path to the south and after Map design: field of numerous human activities, as the number of sheep-pens from Kremasti to Lampokampos. Across it there are routes that connect 1000 1.660 m. from (SP) ends to the small coastal settlement of Aghia Paraskevi. and the huts on every part of the mountain and the numerous the villages to the mountain’s roots, Kyparissi with its settlements and 800

separated fields with the constructed terraces on every small plateau Harakas. 600 Altitude indicate. Nowadays most of these activities have been abandoned, The trails herein described are the basic ones from the network of trails Altitude 400 200 mainly the agricultural ones. However, the possibilities provided on Chionovouni. They may be combined for the hiker /mountaineer to 0 Altitude 1000 7000 9000 Harakas 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 8000 11000 12000 by the paths and the hiking trails are an opportunity to continue the choose those fitting to their interests and physical fitness, providing 10000 Distance human presence on the mountain. The visitors- hikers may confirm a variety of starting points and destinations. Distance Altitude

Distance X5 5.690 m1h 50’ 3 NO Walls Distance Ag. Paraskevi (View) Ag. Nikolaos X3 12.530 m4 h 15’ 4 NO Palaiochora & Aghia Varvara Harakas - Kyparissi 1.050 m. from (SP) it abandons the ravine and goes uphill to the right side of it. This trail is about one of the two old paths leading to the historic location This trail was created by the local Greek Mountaineering Club of the Palaiochora which during difficult periods used to be a shelter for the residents About 1.250 m. from (SP) it reaches the chapel of Panagitsa. It follows a short 2.450 µ. from (SP) the main ravine ends 6.479 m 2 h 15’ 3 NO 7.020 m 2h 25’ 3 NO South-Eastern Laconia (EOSNAL). of Kyparissi. Μ1 distance of dirt road after the chapel and shortly in (130 m.), that is to say A1 and it becomes a river. The trail follows Memorandum the river bed. Starting point: Kyparissi: Vrysi: The trail begins from the same point as X3 1.380 m. from (SP) on a sharp left turn, it continues on a path with north-west

Starting point (SP): Harakas: From the centre of the village on the way to Altitude Kyparissi, it initially follows the cement road by the church with the cemetery and X4. It meets a hut of a sheep-pen, abandons X3 and turns right to the north- direction. Initially it twists in the ravine for the climb to Strongyla 7.020 µ. from (SP) the course ends at of the village with west direction. It passes by the school and after it becomes west. The trail passes by the church of Profitis Ilias and close to Babali cave. 1.700 m. from (SP) it leaves the ravine and goes uphill in twists to the right Harahia beach. dirt road. Its direction changes to north-west. It successively forks with a dirt With slight slopes it goes uphill to Palaiochora at certain points on flat rock Molai/Larnakas/Strongyla slope. It passes under rocks for about 700 meters and Talanta/Harahia ROAD NETWORK HIKING NETWORK slabs and on the roots of big vertical rocks. It crosses a ravine and turns to the road to the right and then to the left. 2.400 m. from (SP) it reaches a distinctive col where there is a crossroad of Distance north. (Circuit) 2.850 m. from (SP) it meets a sheep-pen and there is the end of the dirt road. trails. From there a small path of about 200 m. with east direction leads to a Starting Point (SP): Talanta: On the main road crossing Talanta and behind Principal Trail At the location “Reikiona” it meets the second trail and it begins the final rock with excellent view to Molai. The main part of hiking to Strongyla continues From there it begins a trail, always with north-west direction which gradually Starting point (SP): Molai: South to Molai central square, the trail follows a the offices of the former Community of Talanta and the church of Aghia Triada Secondary Gorge crossing enters the fir forest, uphill next to a small ravine. It reaches a headland with fields climb to Palaiochora. There are several ruins from old buildings (houses and cement road (Note: there is a relative informatory sign) that leads to the old uphill and to the north-west on the back of the slope. (Holy Trinity), it begins a paved path leading to the first watermill that has been churches), samples of the size the settlement used to have. Thereafter the trail shaped with terraces (970 m. elevation) and after a while, slaughter houses. It continues on a paved path along Larnaka gorge. Small 3.500 m. from (SP) it is the top of the trail where there is a trigonometric point restored and operates while the surroundings have been improved. The trail Local Hiking trail goes a little more uphill (940 m. elevation) and then it goes downhill among firs bridges and wooden stairs facilitate the access. After a paved street the trail and a telecommunications antenna (915 m. elevation). From this point you continues by the stream and 5.050 m. from (SP) it meets trail X1-E33 and follows it to the north-west for 660 until the church of Aghia Varvara. Dirt road Trail marker m. and continues to the main gorge where the path is not built. At certain points there enjoy the view to the Laconian Gulf, Mount Taygetus, Mount Parnonas and the 450 m. from (SP) it meets a small waterfall. The course continues generally by Χ1 There it is connected to X2 trail. are ropes to help you climb. The trail successively passes by three watermills. 5.700 m. from (SP) it meets a big slope. It leaves trail X1-E33 from there and its surroundings. the stream and in some cases on the banks due to physical barriers. In other Dirt road in bad condition direction turns to east; from the end of the slope, it begins a downhill trail. The way down to Molai is by returning first of all to the col at the trails’ crossroad. cases the crossing is facilitated by secured climbing and abseiling ropes placed by EOSNAL and the local Association. On the course you may see about 11 12.990 m4 h 20’ 3 NO After a hut of a sheep-pen with a well, it continues by a ravine. After a small cluster of kermes oaks it goes downhill to a ravine to the north-east. X1 abandoned mills. PLACES OF INTEREST SETTLEMENT 8.850 m. from SP it follows to the east the old wide trail X4 to Babala. It meets After it, it turns south-east and after X2 11.100 m3 h 45’ 3 NO remains of the old cobblestone street and after the distinctive “doors” between 1.730 m. from the col it reaches a small dirt road above the Nursing Home of RESIDENTIAL AREA the rocks, it continues for quite a long distance by the roots of vertical rocks. 1.720 m 35’ 1 NO the Metropolis with the big cross above Molai. It follows the dirt road to the X6 Watermill Mpali Gorge Kremasti - Lampokampos Thereafter, the trail descends with numerous meanders for south-west and in (440 m.) 1.840 m 37’ 1 YES Archaeological site Port (National trail 33) 12.530 m. from (SP) and reaches the main road to Kyparissi, very close to the Z2 2.170 m. from the col it meets a cement street. It continues to the left and west old watermill with the chapel of Panagia before Vrysi settlement. 600 m. before (right and east to the chapel of Panagitsa) and in (895 m.), Kyparissi - Kremasti Aghios Georgios Historical site Mooring The trail crosses Chionovouni through the firs. The area has been the end of the trail, there is a shorter exit to the asphalt road, about 1,000 m. (Circuit) 3.065 m. from the col it reaches the north side of Molai central square. registered as a Natura 2000 protected area. Common and quite known trail often used by the climbing clubs and separate before the previous one. Gerakas Port/ Castle Heliport Starting point (SP): 4.5 km to the east of Kremasti, on the way to Peleta hikers on the old path that used to connect the two villages. Starting Point (SP): Kyparissi: Paralia: It begins from the settlement of Paralia Starting Point: Gerakas: The course begins from the coastal road of Gerakas 358 there is a dirt road with south-eastern direction. Starting Point (SP): Kyparissi: Road Vrysi - Paralia (Note: Settlements of and it goes east. After the small beach next to the pier, it follows a quite wide Port. It follows a small uphill cement road leading to the upper houses of the village. Monastery Climbing field 2.000 m. from the starting point (SP) the trail passes by a sheep-pen Kyparissi: Vrysi, Paralia, Mitropoli). The trail begins under the school of Vrysi, path. It firstly crosses a pine grove and then continues by the sea. and it begins an uphill path which meanders until the big slope next to a big oak. It follows a dirt road with west direction, 1.720 m. from the starting point it ends at Aghios Georgios chapel. From there it begins a path leading to the ruins of the ancient city of Zarakas. Α1 Lighthouse German Watchtower (1080 m. elevation). 1.700 m. from (SP) it meets a sheep-pen. From there it begins the old path, You may reach the outskirts of the walls at the edge of the cliffs of the entrance spirally uphill and after 2,500 m. and at the village’s port by the sea, which however is invisible from the sea. At this

3.700 m. from (SP) it meets the crossroad with trail X2 to Kyparissi with Altitude point it is said that there was a chain that used to stop the unwelcome ships Cave Church the distinctive well. It continues to the south-east and passes through 4.200 m. from (SP) it reached the chapel of Aghia Varvara. The trail is wide to enter the cove. 130 successive slopes. and in many parts there are remnants of the old cobblestone street. During the Watermill Shrine On your way back, another path passing through the archaeological site leads Aghios Ioannis 6.200 m. from (SP) it meets the crossroad with trail Χ3 (Harakas - Kyparissi) ascension, you have excellent view to Kyparissi gulf. After Aghia Varvara the to an old ruined building, probably a posterior church. A downhill path from the Distance Ano Korogonas at a big slope. It follows the trail X3 to Harakas for 660 m. and trail passes through firs with west direction. Windmill Cemetery Altitude edge of the archaeological site leads to the cemetery. From this point the trail 6.900 m. from (SP) meets a crossroad of paths and it goes to the right next 5.300 m. from (SP) it crosses a ravine and meets the trail X4 to Babala. The creek Altitude ends at the picturesque settlement of Gerakas Port and on the coastal road. Aghia Triada to a sheep-pen, downhill the ravine to the south-east, crosses a bigger continues to the west and again uphill with meanders. At its highest point (940 m. Fountain Sheep-pen Overall distance 1.840 m. creek, continues uphill in another creek elevation) it turns south-west and after 1100 m. Kyparissi (View from the trail) Distance Point of view Hospital 9.950 m. from (SP) reaches a col (1000 m. elevation). (Note: There are no 6.300 m. from (SP) it reaches Makrya Laka where there is a sheep-pen. It Distance continues south-west, it successively crosses a ravine and an old sheep-pen firs in the scenery). It smoothly descends a creek with an old windmill to 916 Petrified Forest Trigonometrical Station the east. Gradually the ravine becomes abrupt and the trail departs from it and after about 1,000 m. Strongyla with small meanders it ends at a small dirt road. 7.400 m. from (SP) it meets trail X1-E33 next to a distinctive well. Following this X7 5.689 m 1h 3 NO 367 Municipality Border River - Gulch 11.650 m. from (SP) it meets a bigger dirt road which after 1330 m. and trail to the west, it will take you to Kremasti. 112 11.100 m from (SP) the trail ends 4.5 km eastern of Kremasti on the way to Panagia Profitis Ilias 12.890 m. from (SP) reaches the asphalt road Lampokampos – Kremasti. X4 8.738 m2 h 50’ 3 NO M1 Coordinate Systems GGRS ‘87 & WGS ‘84 After 100 m. on the left there is the chapel of Aghios Konstantinos and the Peleta. Gerakas (Panoramic) Α1 Dokaliotissa crossroad of roads to Harakas, Kremasti and Lampokampos. Piliza This isolated course was traced by the local Greek Mountaineering Club of the M1 ELEVATION Babala South-Eastern Laconia (EOSNAL). This trail passes through the small plateau of Babala and connects the trails: Starting point: Harakas: Next to the chapel of Aghia Paraskevi at Harakas, under Curve every 100 m. Curve every 20 m. Χ2: Kyparissi - Kremasti and Χ3: Harakas - Kyparissi. Babala used to be a Paliochora with the castle’s ruins. (Note: The beginning of the path is stone built point of reference to the economic life of Kyparissi. There was a small stock and has breast walls while it is an exceptional sample of architecture). Ζ2 raising and agricultural settlement with several scattered huts and the chapel Pispeli The trail descends with several meanders and for short distance with slight Gerakas Port Kampoulaki 0-60 60-100 600-800 of Aghios Ioannis. The traill is the same with X3 for the first 3750 m. After that Zarakas 100-200 200-400 400-600 800-1000 1000-1200 1200-1400 until Babala is quite wide. Thereafter however it gets narrower, passes through slopes, but then it continues quite abruptly next to a ravine until the beach of H a r a h i a 478 Piliza. Towards its end it passes through fields with terraces.

Altitude fields and terraces and gets up to 950 m. elevation. Then it goes downhill and Panagia Altitude Ζ2 after the hut of a sheep-pen ends up after about 5000 m. at trail X2. The total elevation between the beginning and the end is 600 m. It is a difficult trail the end of which is however a beautiful beach you may reach only from the sea. M1 Molai Daimonia Trail Time Difficulty Drinking Distance Distance length Level water 1-5