Hiking in Tzoumerka (Athamanika) – Pramanta Refuge – Kefalovriso Waterfall – Melissourgoi Refuge – Pramanta Refuge (family friendly)

On September 14, 2022September 10, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking1 Comment

Summer time in Greece, means sun and high temperatures and most of the people visit the seaside and the islands of the country. Though, for me, summer time means a visit to one of my favourite -amongst others- areas of mainland Greece, Tzoumerka (or Athamanika).

Like every time I visit the area, I use as a base the Pramanta Mountain Refuge which is located few kilometres far from the village of Pramanta and under the Strogoula peak. One of the nicest things of that location, is that you can use your tent surrounded by the beautiful forest, with stunning view of Strogoula and by having all the comforts of the mountain refuge.

Hiking_Tzoumerka_Athamanika_Pramanta_Refuge_Kefalobriso_Waterfall_Melisourgi_Refuge_114556_234 — Strogoula

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

On September 4, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking3 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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Souda Twin Waterfalls – Theodoriana – Hiking in Tzoumerka (family friendly)

On August 24, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking4 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, 2022 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking9 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 Kouiassa Waterfall and Kipinas Monastery

On August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking22 Comments

Wherever you are in Epirus, somewhere near you, there will be a “hidden” place that will surprise you with its beauty. One of them is the waterfall of Kouiassa in Tzoumerka and more specifically, five minutes before you reach the village of Kalarrites, after the metal bridge that crosses Kalarritikos river, you can park your car where there is and the sign that starts the path. The path from the main road to the waterfall is only 15 minutes. On your way you will find a watermill that works as a cafe next to the river. As soon as you reach the waterfall, the landscape will enchant you with its beauty, so it is a very good idea, if you are there in the summer, to take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Kalarritikos river.

Kouiassa_Pouliana_Kipina_Monastery_185440_991 — View from Kalarrites

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Hiking to Balta di Stringa Waterfall – Iliochori – Zagori (Tymfi)

On July 31, 2021 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking5 Comments

We are in the middle of the summer season in Greece, and this summer the temperatures are very high even for Greece. Having daily temperatures above 40 C, there are not many outdoor activities that we can enjoy, but we can certainly enjoy a lovely and easy hike to the breathtaking waterfall of Balta di Stringa.

Balta di Stringa is located just one kilometer far from the village of Iliochori. There is a main watrfall followed by other two small waterfalls in a row. The main waterfall is over 25 meters high.

Hiking_Balta_di_Stringa_Iliochori_Tymfi_Pindos_092605_919-copy — Balta di Stringa main Waterfall

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Hiking in Tzoumerka (Athamanika) – Pramanta Refuge – Kefalovriso Waterfall – Melissourgoi Refuge

On July 7, 2021July 2, 2021 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking12 Comments

There are a lot of mapped hiking routes at Tzoumerka, with special markings, both for advanced and beginners in hiking. A very easy hike is the one that starts from the Pramanta Mountain Refuge till Kefalovriso Waterfall. The waterfall of Kefalovriso, the highest of Greece (350 m.)

Hiking_in_Tzoumerka_Athamanika_Pramanta_Kefalovriso_Waterafall_Melissourgoi_190403_399 — Kefalovriso Waterfall

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Hiking in Tzoumerka (Athamanika) – Katarraktis Waterfalls – Katarraktis Refuge – Faneromeni

On July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking12 Comments

The official summer season is right in front of us, and in order to celebrate it, I decided to visit one of my favourite mountains of Greece, the Athamanika (or Tzoumerka).

The cycle of seasons at Tzoumerka (Athamanika) follows its own calm rhythms. Words such as awe and admiration are not enough to describe the splendor of the nature.

Here, time seems to hang still over the gorges, the vertical cliffs of the ravines and the snow-covered firs that climb the rocks up to the naked alpine zone. The abundant running water and impressive waterfalls justify the omnipresent dense flora and satisfy both the physical thirst as well as that of the sense of sight.

There are a lot of mapped hiking routes at Tzoumerka (Athamanika), with special markings, both for advanced and beginners in hiking.

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Hiking in Tzoumerka (Athamanika) – Pramanta Refuge – Waterfall Kefalovriso

On January 7, 2019December 25, 2018 By Olympus MountaineeringIn Hiking & Trekking11 Comments

After a rather demanding climb in Strogoula via the “Agrofylakas” couloir, it was time for an easy hike in order to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Athamanika (Tzoumerka) mountains.

The cycle of seasons at Tzoumerka (Athamanika) follows its own calm rhythms. Words such as awe and admiration are not enough to describe the splendor of the nature.