Hiking & trekking
Guided hikes on Parnitha, Hymettus or Penteli, at the ancient silver mines of Laurio and on the hills opposite the Acropolis, a caving and hiking day on Parnitha, trail running on Hymettus, and hikes on Mount Pangaion and above the Aggitis gorge in northern Greece.
Hiking & trekking · Athens
Athens Hiking Adventure: Guided Hikes on Parnitha, Hymettus or Penteli
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from €30
Hiking & trekking · Attica mountains & Marathon
Caving and Hiking on Parnitha: Cave of Pan near Fyli
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from €50
Hiking & trekking · Attica mountains & Marathon
Guided Hiking Tour at Laurio: Chaos Cavity & the Ancient Silver Mines
On request
from €65
Hiking & trekking · Athens
Guided Urban Hiking Tour Athens: Pnyx, Nymphs & Philopappos Hills
On request
from €50
Hiking & trekking · Northern Greece
Hiking Aggitis Canyon: Gorge Trail, Caves and Rock Art
On request
Hiking & trekking · Northern Greece
Hiking Mount Pangaion: Ancient Gold Mines and Aegean Views
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from €40
Hiking & trekking · Attica mountains & Marathon
Mount Penteli Summit Hike: Marble Quarries & 360 Views
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from €30
Hiking & trekking · Peloponnese
Neda River Trekking: Waterfalls, Pools & the Portes Gorge near Phigaleia
On request
from €75
Hiking & trekking · Athens
Trail Running in Athens: Coached Runs on Mount Hymettus
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from €47
Three mountains frame Athens, each with pine forest, quiet paths and views over the city and the sea. Our local guides lead small groups on routes chosen for your level and the season, and for guests travelling north we also hike in Macedonia.
Which hikes do we offer near Athens?
- Athens hiking adventure: about 4 hours on Parnitha, Hymettus or Penteli, for all levels. Parnitha averages 9 km with 280 metres of climbing, Hymettus is an easy 6 km with 250 metres, and Penteli is 9 km with 650 metres of climbing to the 1,109 metre summit.
- Caving and hiking on Parnitha: 5 to 6 hours near Fyli Castle, with a medium hike of about 1.5 hours to a cave and a crawl through a narrow, low passage. Helmet and flashlight are included.
- Trail running on Hymettus: a 3 hour coached session from Ano Glyfada, on routes of 8 to 15 km with 400 to 850 metres of climbing. Your instructor works on uphill and downhill technique, breathing and pacing.
- Laurio silver mines: a 5 hour hike in Sounion National Park to the 55 metre deep Chaos cavity, ancient ore washing tables and an abandoned miners’ village.
- Urban hike in central Athens: a 3 hour, 5 km loop from Thisio over the Pnyx, the Hill of the Nymphs and Philopappos Hill, with views of the Acropolis.
- Neda river trekking: a 4 hour walk and swim through the Neda gorge in the western Peloponnese, past the Portes to a 25 metre waterfall, with no ropes and from age 10.
What about northern Greece?
- Mount Pangaion: about 5 hours from Eleftheroupoli, on a mountain with ancient gold mines and wide views.
- Aggitis canyon: a 4 hour hike from Symvoli near Serres, above the gorge, with visits to caves and rock paintings.
These two are 6.5 hours or more by road from Athens, so they fit guests who are already in the north. Both need at least 4 people and include local transfers.
Which one is right for you?
Hymettus is the easiest and closest. Penteli gives you a real summit, and Parnitha the most forest. Choose the caving day if you want something different and do not mind tight spaces, and the trail run if you prefer to move fast.
When is the best time to hike?
The Athens hikes run all year, with the trail chosen for the season. Spring and autumn are ideal. In summer we start early to avoid the heat.
What should you bring?
Hiking boots or trail shoes with good grip, a wind or rain jacket, 1.5 litres of water, snacks, a hat and sun cream.