11 routes in Tzoumerka

The routes were recorded with GPS. See them on the interactive map (2D and 3D) or download the GPX file for your device.

Route 1

Melissourgoi – Waterfall

Refuge → Waterfall

Distance
1.61 km
Ascent
+152 m
Descent
−29 m
Elevation
1243–1367 m
Time
35 min
1367124301.61 km

Melissourgoi → Kefalovryso → Waterfall

Distance
2.19 km
Ascent
+378 m
Descent
−0 m
Elevation
997–1375 m
Time
1 h 5 min
137599702.19 km
  • Mountain refuge · 1252 m
  • Waterfall · 1368 m
  • Melissourgoi – Kefalovryso · 986 m

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Route 2

Melissourgoi – Katsantonis Cave

Agia Paraskevi → Katsantonis Cave

Distance
0.79 km
Ascent
+82 m
Descent
−18 m
Elevation
1015–1082 m
Time
20 min
1082101500.79 km

Melissourgoi road → Katsantonis path

Distance
0.39 km
Ascent
+80 m
Descent
−0 m
Elevation
967–1047 m
Time
15 min
104796700.39 km
  • Agia Paraskevi · 1016 m
  • Junction · 1049 m
  • To Katsantonis Cave · 966 m
  • Katsantonis Cave · 1085 m
  • Agia Paraskevi spring · 1024 m

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Route 3

Refuge – Agia Paraskevi

Distance
0.85 km
Ascent
+0 m
Descent
−215 m
Elevation
1021–1236 m
Time
10 min
1236102100.85 km
  • Mountain refuge · 1252 m
  • Agia Paraskevi spring · 1024 m

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Route 4

Agia Paraskevi – Katsantonis Cave

Distance
0.79 km
Ascent
+82 m
Descent
−18 m
Elevation
1015–1082 m
Time
20 min
1082101500.79 km
  • Agia Paraskevi · 1016 m
  • Katsantonis Cave · 1085 m
  • End of the path from the refuge · 1020 m
  • Agia Paraskevi spring · 1024 m

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Route 5

Refuge – Waterfall

Distance
1.61 km
Ascent
+152 m
Descent
−29 m
Elevation
1243–1367 m
Time
35 min
1367124301.61 km
  • Mountain refuge · 1252 m
  • Waterfall · 1368 m

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Route 6

Pramanta – Watermills – Tsopela – Pramanta

Distance
11.0 km
Ascent
+650 m
Descent
−650 m
Elevation
582–940 m
Time
4 h 15 min
940582010.4 km

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Route 7

Pramanta – Kerasia Spring – Tsopela – Pramanta

Distance
6.42 km
Ascent
+450 m
Descent
−450 m
Elevation
827–1169 m
Time
2 h 30 min
116982706.08 km

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Route 8

Tsopela – Pramanta Refuge – Kefalovryso – Katsantonis Cave – Agia Paraskevi – Tsopela

Distance
9.64 km
Ascent
+750 m
Descent
−750 m
Elevation
838–1441 m
Time
4 h
143983909.08 km

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Route 9

Melissourgoi Refuge – Pramanta Refuge – Kefalovryso Waterfall – Melissourgoi Refuge

Distance
5.89 km
Ascent
+500 m
Descent
−500 m
Elevation
1014–1443 m
Time
2 h 45 min
1443101405.77 km

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Route 10

Pramanta Refuge – Strogoula – Melissourgoi Refuge – Pramanta Refuge

Distance
17.9 km
Ascent
+1300 m
Descent
−1300 m
Elevation
998–2078 m
Time
8 h 30 min
20771007015.9 km

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On the older routes time is an estimate (5 km/h + 1 hour per 600 m of ascent). On the newer ones, ascent and time are as stated by their author; distance was computed from the GPS track. Elevations come from GPS tracks (November 2012) and SRTM terrain data. Hike at your own risk: check the weather and conditions before you set out.

More trails (descriptions, no GPS track)

These walks are described by published sources. They have no verified GPX, so they are not drawn on the maps and are not navigation guides.

How to read these figures

  • Distances, times and elevation figures are indicative and differ between variants; they are not carried over from one variant to another.
  • Difficulty is the source's label, not a certified scale. "Easy" does not mean safe in winter conditions or for families.
  • No GPX, marking, water sources or current passability have been verified; these routes are not navigation-ready and are therefore not drawn on the maps.
  • Point elevations do not equal cumulative ascent. Where a source says nothing, the field is left empty (it does not mean zero).

Kalarrytes – Chrousias – Syrrako

Time (reported)
1.5 h
Difficulty (source)
Low

Elevation: 1200 → 900 → 1100 μ.

From Kalarrytes you go down towards the gorge and up to Syrrako: the published points give at least 300 m of descent and 200 m of ascent (not a full record). It is not stated whether the time includes the return.

Matsouki – Vyliza Monastery – Kalarrytes

Time (reported)
3.5 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate

Elevation: 1000 → 760 → 1100 μ.

Elevations come from the description of the crossing, not a measured elevation of the monastery. At least 240 m of descent and 340 m of ascent.

Theodoriana – Souda

Time (reported)
1 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate

Elevation: 922 → 1108 μ.

At least 186 m of ascent.

Elliniko – Lysia Bridge – Chouliarades

Time (reported)
4 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate

Elevation: 750 → 350 → 1000 μ.

At least 400 m of descent and 650 m of ascent.

Melissourgoi – Stavros saddle – Rouista

Time (reported)
4 h
Difficulty (source)
High

Elevation: 875 → 1910 → 2080 μ.

At least 1,205 m of ascent. High mountain: summer descriptions do not apply with snow.

Melissourgoi Refuge – Kefalovryso – Pramanta Refuge (loop)

Distance
6 km
Time (reported)
3 h
Difficulty (source)
Easy

Elevation: 300–400 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

It is not stated whether the figure is cumulative ascent or elevation difference. Not to be confused with a short approach or another 8 km variant.

A recorded GPS track probably covers this walk: Melissourgoi Refuge – Pramanta Refuge – Kefalovryso Waterfall – Melissourgoi Refuge. Its figures differ from the ones above; do not mix them.

Melissourgoi – Kryoneri – Monastery – Vathres (loop)

Distance
4 km
Time (reported)
3 h
Difficulty (source)
Easy

Elevation: 250 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Melissourgoi alpine meadows – Aetos

Distance
6 km
Time (reported)
3 h
Difficulty (source)
Easy

Elevation: 450 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Tsopelas – Kerasia – Pramanta

Distance
7 km
Time (reported)
3 h
Difficulty (source)
Easy

Elevation: 350 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

A recorded GPS track probably covers this walk: Pramanta – Kerasia Spring – Tsopela – Pramanta. Its figures differ from the ones above; do not mix them.

Katarraktis – Agnanta

Distance
10 km
Time (reported)
4 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate

Elevation: 650 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Kipina – Kouiasa – Syrrako – Kalarrytes – Kouiasa (loop)

Distance
12.5 km
Time (reported)
5 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate

Elevation: 900 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Verliga

Distance
18 km
Time (reported)
7–8 h
Difficulty (source)
Hard

Elevation: 900 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Ascent of Kakarditsa

Distance
5 km
Time (reported)
3.5 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate

Elevation: 570 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

The highest peak of the area (2,429 m). Mountain peaks are not recommended for beginners on the commercial difficulty alone.

Ascent of Katafidi / Pyramida

Distance
13 km
Time (reported)
6 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate

Elevation: 700 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Ascent of Strogoula

Distance
9 km
Time (reported)
7 h
Difficulty (source)
Hard

Elevation: 900 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Melissourgoi – Roka – Skala Stamati – Katarraktis Refuge

Distance
11 km
Time (reported)
7 h
Difficulty (source)
Very hard

Elevation: 900 / 350 μ. (ορισμός ανεπιβεβαίωτος)

Historic path Syrrako – Kalarrytes

Distance
3.6 km
Time (reported)
2 h
Difficulty (source)
Moderate, demanding in places

Elevation: Κατάβαση στη χαράδρα και ανάβαση στον απέναντι οικισμό

Full crossing or partial as far as the bridge. Take care on wet or icy surfaces; avoid heavy rain or fog. The "Chrousias" route may refer to the same gorge: this has not been checked geometrically.

Pramanta Refuge → Kefalovryso waterfall

Distance
1.5 km
Difficulty (source)
Easy to moderate

A waterfall of about 350 metres, alpine scenery and dense forest.

A recorded GPS track probably covers this walk: Refuge – Waterfall. Its figures differ from the ones above; do not mix them.

Melissourgoi → Kefalovryso waterfall

Distance
2 km
Difficulty (source)
Easy to moderate

A marked path through forest.

A recorded GPS track probably covers this walk: Melissourgoi – Waterfall. Its figures differ from the ones above; do not mix them.

Before you set out

  • Before leaving: confirm passability with a local guide or refuge, check the forecast and the daylight you have.
  • Navigation: a recent GPX of the exact variant, an offline map and enough battery.
  • Equipment: suitable footwear, waterproofs, insulation, a torch, first aid, water and food.
  • Turn back for: storms, ice without equipment, losing the path, unstable slopes or an unsafe water crossing.
  • Water: do not assume any source is drinkable without recent confirmation.
  • Stay away from rivers and waterfalls after heavy rain.
  • Mobile coverage is limited in some areas; do not rely on GPS alone on remote trails.
  • Group: match the slowest person and tell someone your route and return time.

Trail sources: discovertzoumerka.com/monopatia · tzoumerkahiking.gr · tzoumerkahiking.gr — Kefalovryso