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Hikes and treks in Greece
We cover 3 routes in Greece: 1 day hike and 2 multi-day treks. The gentlest is Samaria Gorge (moderate); the toughest is Mount Olympus (Mytikas) (hard). The highest point is 2,918 m on Mount Olympus (Mytikas).
Compare the routes
| Route | Type | Distance | Days | Highest point | Difficulty | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaria Gorge | Day hike | 16 km | 1 | 1,230 m | Moderate | May to October |
| Menalon Trail | Multi-day | 75 km | 5–8 | varies | Demanding | April to June, September to November |
| Mount Olympus (Mytikas) | Multi-day | 30 km | 2 | 2,918 m | Hard | June to October |
The routes in detail
Day hike
Greece (Crete) · near Chania
Samaria Gorge
A long downhill walk through one of Europe's longest gorges, from the White Mountains to the Libyan Sea.
≈ 16 km
1,230 m high
5–8 days
Greece · near Athens
Menalon Trail
A certified trail through the mountains of Arcadia in the Peloponnese, linking stone villages, monasteries and the Lousios gorge.
≈ 75 km
2 days
Greece · near Thessaloniki
Mount Olympus (Mytikas)
The home of the Greek gods, climbed over two days from Litochoro via the Spilios Agapitos refuge.
≈ 30 km
2,918 m high
Before you go
- Check if you're fit enough with the two-minute readiness quiz.
- Travel insurance for trekking: altitude limits and what rescue really costs.
- Packing list and the gear budget calculator.
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