A mixed climbing attempt on Profitis Elias 2.257 | Mount Kyllini (Ziria)

On January 13, 2020July 6, 2020 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Winter Mountaineering3 Comments

First time I have visited Mount Kyllini (Ziria), it was during the first snow-fall of 2016. It was a very exciting day, and since then I have visited this mountain various other times but I was always reaching the highest point of Mount Kyllini (Megali Ziria), Simio.

During the last winter season, I had spotted a very nice alpine route on a lower peak of Mount Kyllini, Profitis Elias Peak (2.257 m.). As I always like to explore new alpine routes, and due to the fact I did not find any relative info for that part of mount Kyllini, I have decided to set up my gear and to go and explore the climbing possibilities of the North-West face of Profitis Elias Peak (2.257 m.).

Hiking_Climbing_Kyllini_Ziria_Profitis_Elias_Peak_103200_166 — Mount Kyllini – Megali Ziria as seen from St. Nicholas chappel

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Spring Ascent on small Mount Kyllini (Ziria)

On April 24, 2017July 6, 2020 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Winter Mountaineering7 Comments

End of April in Greece, usually is not just spring weather, but we are entering the “summer” temperatures. Though, this year, on the 22nd of April we had one more and perhaps the last snowfall for this season. Due to the weather conditions, we took the chance to hit the road and travel towards Mount Kyllini.

Mikri_Ziria_02 — Small Mount Kyllini within the clouds

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Winter Ascent on Mount Kyllini (Ziria)

On December 2, 2016July 6, 2020 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Winter Mountaineering8 Comments

End of November the first snowfall of this season (2016-2017) took place in Greece and covered almost all Greek mountains with the beautiful white powder. We did not have a second thought and we organised a single day mountaineering ascent on mount Kyllini (Ziria).

Mount Kyllini or Mount Cyllene (or Ziria), is a mountain on the Peloponnesus peninsula in Greece, famous for its association with the god Hermes. It rises to 2,376 m (7,795 ft) above sea level, making it the second highest point on the peninsula. It is located near the border between the historic regions of Arcadia and Achaea—in the northeast of Arcadia, and entirely within modern Corinthia.