Hiking on Mount Olympus – Orlias Stream and Red Rock Waterfall – Rema Orlia – (family friendly)

On July 29, 2023August 22, 2025 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking16 Comments

Time has flown since my last family-friendly hiking adventure, but today, we embark on a new journey into the enchanting beauty of Mount Olympus. Get ready for an extraordinary adventure as we explore the renowned Orlias Stream and the breathtaking Red Rock Waterfall.

In this post, we’ll uncover the magic of this captivating destination, taking you through lush landscapes and refreshing waters, offering an experience that will surely leave you awe-inspired.

So, buckle up and join me on this unforgettable expedition!

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A Family Adventure in Greece: Top 10 Hiking Routes for Nature-Loving Families

On July 5, 2023August 22, 2025 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking6 Comments

Greece, a land of ancient history and captivating natural landscapes, beckons adventurous families to explore its diverse hiking trails. Beyond the sun-drenched beaches and iconic ruins, Greece boasts an array of family-friendly hiking routes that showcase its breathtaking terrain, cultural heritage, and geological wonders.

From cascading waterfalls to historic landmarks, these trails offer an immersive experience where families can forge unforgettable memories while discovering the hidden gems of Greece.

In this blog post, we present the top 10 family-friendly hiking routes in Greece, delving into their historical significance, geological marvels, and the best time to visit for optimal hiking adventures.

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Hiking the Black Cave (Mavri Spilia) Gorge – Proussos Evrytania (family friendly)

On September 4, 2022August 26, 2025 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking8 Comments

The last few months I was mostly focused on sport and trad climbing activities, nevertheless, one of my favourite outdoor activities is hiking, especially when I have the chance to hike together with great company. In fact, on this trip, we had a goal to explore some of the nicest -family friendly- hikes in the area of Evrytania. Having visited the Mikro Panta Vrechi, we wanted to explore more and we visited a lovely short trail, that I have also hiked in the past, the trail that leads to the Black Cave (Mavri Spilia).

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Hiking in Mikro Panta Vrechi gorge – Evrytania (family friendly)

On August 31, 2022August 22, 2025 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking6 Comments

There are several areas in Greece that I always want to dedicate more time exploring them, but for one or the other reason, I do not visit them that often. This is the region of Evrytania. Evrytania boasts to be the Alpine Greece. The well wooded mountain of Tymfristos and the high altitude has formed a unique and rare unspoiled beauty of dense fir forests and traditionally built little villages. The mountainous region of Evrytania has a wide range villages around the city of Karpenisi and it is rather popular as a winter destination as it has a ski centre on Mount Tymfristos and offers numerous outdoor activities like rafting in Karpenissiotis River and horse back riding in the forests.

Mikro_Pantavrechi_Hiking_100253_357 — View of the gorge

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Souda Twin Waterfalls – Theodoriana – Hiking in Tzoumerka (family friendly)

On August 24, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking6 Comments

Tzoumerka (or Athamanika), characterised by the mountains, the rugged landscape and the dense greenery, have the water element omnipresent in order to offer its freshness and balance through its everlasting movement! Thus, on the one hand there is the Acheloos river with its unique beaches, and on the other the Theodoriana village and its unique, twin waterfalls of Souda.

Hiking_Tzoumerka_Souda_Waterfalls_Theodoriana_01 — Beginning of the trail towards the Souda Waterfalls

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Hiking in Tzoumerka (Athamanika) Theodoriana – Marks Stream – Rema Marks – (family friendly)

On August 20, 2022August 28, 2025 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking12 Comments

It’s been almost 6 months since my last visit to the area of Mt. Tzoumerka (Athamanika) and this time I wanted to explore an area of the mountains that I have never been before. The overall plan was to visit and explore the Central and Eastern Tzoumerka and specifically the hiking opportunities around Theodoriana village.

The trail to Marks area leads us to the heart of Elatia, the largest and pristine forest of Theodoriana, and a wonderful stream with lakes and waterfalls.

Rema_Marks_Theodoriana_Tzoumerka_Athamanika_Hiking_01 — Starting point – Information board

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Hiking in Zagori – Villages and Stone Bridges – Greece (family friendly)

On June 15, 2021August 22, 2025 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking21 Comments

Having completed one of the most exciting trekking trips in Tymfi, we decided to explore a bit further the area and specifically the Zagori villages.

Zagori, is a region and a municipality in the Pindus mountains in Epirus, in northwestern Greece. The seat of the municipality is the village Asprangeloi. It has an area of some 1,000 square kilometers and contains 46 villages known as Zagori villages (or Zagorochoria or Zagorohoria), and is in the shape of an upturned equilateral triangle. Ioannina, the provincial capital, is at the southern point of the triangle, while the south-western side is formed by Mount Mitsikeli (1,810m). The Aoos river running north of Mt Tymfi forms the northern boundary, while the south-eastern side runs along the Varda river to Mount Mavrovouni (2,100m) near Metsovo.