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Chiliadou |
Chiliadou
It was December 13th in year 2000. It was a rather mild weather, in spite of approaching Christmas. Together with my friend and colleague at work, Jim, decided to leave 16:00 from the office, load the trailer with the KTM bikes and go for an evening enduro ride somewhere in proximity to Athens. The one bike was a motocrosser 540SXC and the other an enduro 520EXC. A tempting idea to take advantage of the nice weather was to go somewhere in Evia east side, and enjoy the Aagean sea view. Quickly we agreed on the obvious choice; i.e. head for Steni, Evia, ascend to Stropones village, leave the car and the trailer there, and s ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Vourgareli-Karpenisi |
Vourgareli-Karpenisi
This is the last part of a trilogy. Three distinct long distance tracks traversing West Greece from East Zagori, down to Kremaston Lake next near Karpenisi, Evritania. Vourgareli at Tzoumerka mt. is the starting point of this third track; exactly where the second part "Tzoumerka" ends. From Vourgareli we started our southbound ride. Shortly we joined the Aspropotamos river which is leading to Kremaston Lake, crossing a beautiful valley and several mountains. We reached Krematson Lake, at its north west side, at the famous Tatarna bridge. From there we headed east, and crossed the lake via the Episkopi bridge a ... Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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East Zagori |
East Zagori
This is the first part of a trilogy. It is about three distinct long distance tracks traversing West Greece from East Zagori down to Kremaston Lake next to Karpenisi, Evritania. To reach the first part we departed from Athens, and via Kalambaka, reached Metsovo, which is the starting point of this track. From Metsovo we started our ascending to Pindos mt., prepared to complete a full counterclockwise circle. We enjoyed the Aoos lake view and targeted Vovousa village. Before Vovousa we paused for a while at the refuge, which is on the west side of the main road. Wikipedia cites: Vovousa located on the river Aoos ... Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Tzoumerka |
Tzoumerka
This is the second part of a trilogy. Three distinct long distance tracks traversing West Greece from East Zagori, down to Kremaston Lake next near Karpenisi, Evritania. Egnatia highway, near Metsovo, is the starting point of this track; exactly where the first part East Zagori ends. From Metsovo we started our descending (latitude wise). We traversed south, east of Peristeri mountain, then east of Karkaditsa, and finally at Tzoumerka. We had an overnight stay at the unique “Dasiko Chorio” near the famous Kataraktes (waterfalls) village. Next morning, before start your southbound trip, do not ... Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Karoutes-Pentagioi |
Karoutes-Pentagioi
How about having a Saturday lunch at Kato Chora, Orini Nafpaktia, and be back to Athens before end of the day? With an OnOff bike you may enjoy both asphalt road trip, as well as a couple of easy dirty road crossing south Giona and Vardousia mountains. In between the two mountain tracks, you get as a bonus, the nice view of Mornos Lake. Click on the map icon on the left to view the track, and then download it by clicking on the GoogleEarth™ icon; upload it on your GPS, and go! ... Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Nafpaktia |
Nafpaktia
Orini Nafpaktia; how many times have you heard people telling stories about their outdoors experience in Orini Nafpaktia. It is an area with rather difficult access and that’s why it’s mostly undiscovered by a lot of people. Here we have a "discovery proposal" for you. We are going to experience a 150km round across the territory, spending most of the daylight time in an average day of the year. Our proposal is to set our base in Ano Chora, and specifically at Crystal Hotel. There is also a nice lodging alternative in Kato Chora, the Xenios Hotel (small wooden houses). The track is 360-degree counter ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Parnonas |
Parnonas
Parnonas mountain is the second higher mountain of Lakonia, covering all of its Eastern side. It is characterized by its great extent, the particularly rich flora and its relative normality. It is full of with pine, applecedar and oak forests. A lot of natural beauties are also allocated there: gorges, waterfalls, caves and running waters. Full of beautiful routes and scenic villages, such as: Kastanitsa, Prastos, Sitaina, Platanos, Kosmas, Agios Petros. Parnonas is an ideal mountain for enduro, as well as touring, walking, and mountaineering. Known for its natural is the forest in the Kastanitsa region. Eastbound of ‘ ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Agrafa North |
Agrafa North
How about spending one weekend in Noth Agrafa, the Thessaly part of Agrafa region? Our objective is to go through the Portaikos River and Gropa stream canyons. A suitable base to stay the night before could be a small hotel in Kalyvia Pezoulas on the banks of Lake Plastira (ref. hotel recommendations in the attached map). However, since the proposed track is a complete 360 degrees round, there is a number of other lodging proposals (ref. map) in selected Agrafa villages. The track description below, assumes Kalyvia Pezoulas, as the starting point. A note of warning; do not try this track before mid May, since there are a couple loc ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Aspropotamos |
Aspropotamos
Acheloos river, a.k.a. Aspropotamos, is formed by numerous smaller streams (Aspro, Valia Saka, Kopraou, etc.) joining their waters. Begins at about 2,000 metres elevation on the eastern slope of Peristeri (a.k.a. Lakmos) mountain in the Pindos range, near the village Milea in the Trikala Prefecture. One of its first tributaries is the Aspro river, meaning the white river. The river flows generally southwards, and forms part of the boundary between the prefectures of Arta and Trikala, which is also the boundary between Epirus and Thessaly. Further downstream, it forms the boundary of Arta and Karditsa Prefecture, and further of ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Peristeri |
Peristeri
Here we have to propose a track which is traversing the north west part of the “Aspropotamos” region in Trikala prefecture. This is a blessed place where Pindos sierra is extending its beauty south wise with Peristeri (a.k.a. Lakmos) mountain, and Acheloos river is formed by numerous smaller streams (Aspro, Valia Saka, Kopraou, etc.) joining their waters. We may choose our base to be Anilio village, next to Metsovo. Alternatively we may stay right in the core of our proposed region, in village Chaliki, located in the east slopes of Peristeri. In any case, our ultimate destination is the lake Verlig ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Gerania-Patera |
Gerania-Patera
Mount Gerania and Pateras are quite accessible mountains, in a proximity to Athens city. A large extend of the slopes is covered by pine trees. A network of dirt-forest roads is spreading everywhere, with the exception of few steep slopes. Our enduro track, as attached in GPS digital data in this page, is starting from Inoi, on the old National Road. After a complete 360° clockwise circle, it returns back to the starting point, allowing loading the bikes back on the trailers, left there in the morning. The proposed tracks are: TRACK01, going through Mount Pateras. TRACK02, driving towards Alepochori ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Giona |
Giona
Mountain followers have high in their list the tri-mountain group in Sterea Hellas. It is the famous Giona, Iti and Vardousia cluster. Pira, Kaloskopi and Panourgias are the three villages which -more or less- lie in the middle area in-between the three mountains. The view to the slopes is magnificent, being in any of them. In our case, we selected Panourgias village as our base for Giona enduro days. An old school, which has been converted into a hostel, is overlooking the highest summits of Western Giona. That’s why adopted the name “To Balkoni tis Gionas”. (see our photos in the &ldqu ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Artotina |
Artotina
Vardousia (a.k.a. Korakas) is a cluster of mountains that includes the southern edge of the Pindus in Central Greece. It is the natural border of Fokida and Fthiotida counties. Vardousia is the second highest mountain in Roumeli region, next to Giona, with summit Korakas reaching the 2,495m altitude. Mount Vardousia consist of three groups of peaks; north, west and south. The north has smooth peaks, the west is very steep with independent peaks while the south is the highest, forming a steep and very long ridge. Vardousia is one of the few mountains in Greece with a strong alpine landscape. The range of mountains is de ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Ziria |
Ziria
Mount Ziria is around 150km away from Athens. Its is one the beautiful mountains in north Peloponnese overlooking Korinthiakos gulf. It is named after the Slavic word “Ziri” which means “acorn”. Ziria is one of the few mountains in Greece having more than five summits higher than 2,000m. The highest Ziria peak is Psili Korfi at an altitude of 2,374m. Before reaching the five summits complex, you will go through a large plateau. In winter large quantities of water are collected there, which then flow towards Mesea (middle) Trikala and Mikro Kefalari. Also, there is a magnificent valley ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Agrafiotis |
Agrafiotis
Should you have no Agrafa experience, get it as soon as possible. Agrafa is a quite expanded mountainous area, therefore it is recommended to select your own itinerary, either south, north, east or west. We had a two days enduro event, crossing Agrafiotis river. By that we mean starting from Evritania, Lake Kremaston and ending at Belokomitis in Plastira Lake. The attached GPS track contains also a couple of alternative, optional, tracks. You may use the primary track (TRACK01) northbound, and then the alternative (east Agrafa) track, on your way back, southbound. Our own experience was quite wet! ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Kandili |
Kandili
Mount Kandili is located in the middle of North Evia from the mainland Greece side. North bound is just below the Limni Evias township (municipality Elimnion), followed by the municipality Kireos and ending up at the north boundaries of Messapion municipality. The mountain range has successive peaks, such as Bardakos with 664 meters altitude, Pefkeli to 887 meters above sea level and the highest Strougitsa to 1,236 meters altitude. South approaching the Daphne, where was our base, there are peaks Kourvelo to 1,224 meters altitude, Roupakia to 1,207 meters altitude, Pyrgaki with 1,081 meters altitude. Also north of Agios village a ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Chelmos |
Chelmos
The Aroania Mountains or Chelmos are mountains of northern Peloponnese, located mostly in the prefecture of Achaia and less in Corinth prefecture. In ancient times it was called Aroania, while later named Helmos, attributed to Slavic origin and means "snowy mountain". This is the third in highest mountain of the Peloponnese after Taygetos and Killini or Ziria. From the highest peak Chelmos, at an altitude of 2355 meters, you can see across the Peloponnese, Rumeli and the Ionian Sea. The Chelmos (or Aroania mountains), are closely associated with Greek mythology and Greek history. Chelmos mountains have six pe ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Taygetos north |
Taygetos north
The mountain named as such after Taygete, daughter of Atlas, while the highest peak called Taletos (locals call it Elijah). Taygetos runs north to south, between Messinia and Laconia prefectures. It is one of the largest and most beautiful mountains in Greece. North starts from the plateau of Megalopolis and ends south in Cape Tenaro, with overall length of 110 km. On the broader point that is approximately in the middle, its width is 29 km. The area of this surface is 2.544 million acres. Along with Parnon are the oldest parts of the Peloponnese peninsula. Two canyons are separating Taygetos, one of the Great Lagada, ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Menalo |
Menalo
Menalo is located in the center of Peloponnese peninsula, covering almost all northern territory of Arcadia prefecture. It is surrounded, east from mounts Oligirtos, Trachi, Lirkio and Artemisio north from Aroania and Erimanthos, west from Minthi and Likaeo, and south from Taygetos and Parnonas. The highest summits of Menalo are: Ostrakina at 1,980m. Tzelati 1,867m. Aintinis 1,849m. Mavri Korifi 1,818m. Mourtzia 1,761m. From Menalo stem two tributaries of Alpheus. One is Lucius, who comes from the northwest of the mountain near the village Karkalou and creates a famous gorge. The other is Elissonas who comes fr ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Arachnaio |
Arachnaio
This is a quite long track which will keep you busy the largest part of the (daylight) day. It is by design spanning over two prefectures, i.e. Argolis and Korinthia. The track starts and ends in the east side of them on Saronikos gulf, running counterclockwise from southeast (16:00) to north east (13:00). Along the way it is ascending and descending Arachnaio and Trapezona mountains. Check the track as shown in this page by clicking the ‘map’ button, load it in your GPS, mount it on your bike, and …go! Drive to Epidavros, and from there to Koliaki township, which is very close. Ensure your bike is full of gasol ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Iti crossing |
Iti crossing
Iti’s prior name was "Katavothra". With an altitude of 2.152m. is one of the most beautiful Greek mountains with magnificent fir. The bare parts are forming beautiful meadows full of wildflowers. Core Iti National Park is the part of the mountain which is higher than 1,500 m altitude. In the south is mount Giona, in east Kallidromo and west Vardousia. In the north, the slopes are steep, leading down to Ipati and Sperchios valley. The highest peak of the mountain is Pirgos at 2.152m. Other peaks forming Iti Mountain are: Alykaina 2.058m., Pyra and Fterotos. The Iti Mountain is rich in water. There are three r ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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South Pindos |
South Pindos
As "Southern Pindos" is identified the mountain sierra within the prefecture of Trikala and part of the prefecture of Ioannina. Extends from west, south of the neck Katara, to east reaching the plain of Thessaly, while south meets Agrafa. The highest peaks of the Southern Pindos are Triggia (2,204m) and the Avgo (2,146m). Rivers Acheloos and Penaeus stem from Southern Pindos. In this page is presented a collection of enduro biking tracks, focused in the two wildelife refuges north and south of village Kastania. Overall is a magnificent forest, full of dense trees and plenty of water streams flowing all around. Best ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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AgApostoli |
AgApostoli
This is another enduro track of a series focused around Athens city. How could you resist the temptation, getting your bike and spending one morning only, by enjoying a wonderful enduro ride next to Marathon lake, through Varnava village and then (here is the most interesting part) ascending and descending Mavrovouni. Your final destination is not too far, not too bad; it’s a nice coffee shop overlooking Evoikos gulf in Ag.Apostoli village. The proposed track is available here for you, to load on your GPS device, mount it on your bike, and go. By the way, should you don’t have a GPS and bik ... Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Sesi |
Sesi
Introduction Let’s go through a quite interesting enduro track which is very close to Athens, combines mountain and sea, and offers both slow hard tracks enduro, as well as flat fast track segments for those of you that need to unleash the 50+ horsepower, making the difference from the crowd. The track is a complete round circle over north east Attica region. A suitable starting/meeting point is the one suggested in our attached GPS files (waypoint [SP01]) next to Afidnae national road toll station. Track description Let’s go through the proposed route, by commenting the segments of particular interest (re: way ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Panta Vrechi |
Panta Vrechi
"Panta Vrechi" is located on Krikellopotamos river on the south bounds of Kaliakouda mountain in Evritania prefecture. You may reach it from Karpenisi, via Megalo Chorio, going up to the very highs of Kaliakouda (near EOS mountain retreat) and then descending to Doliana village, ending in Krikelopotamos right on the bridge to Roska village, near the "Panta Vrechi" site. Another alternative route is from south, coming from Orini Nafpaktia, and another one is from Domnista village. This last one provides you with an opportunity to follow Krikelopotamos flow passing through beaut ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Verno |
Verno
Verno is a mountain range covering the northeastern Kastoria and southwestern Florina prefectures in Greece. Its peak Vitsi stand over 2,128m at N40.649 E21.385, overlooking Kastoria lake. It is just below the Varnountas mountain and natural boundary of the prefectures of Florina and Kastoria. The name Vitsi often referred not only to the peak, but for the whole mountain as well. Vernon is wooded with dense beech forests in the northern slopes of Polypotamos in Drosopigi, Ydroysa and Flambouro, where one meets the water sources of Erigona river. The southern Verno feeds the Amyntaio lake, while the western slopes belong to the basin of ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format |
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Parnitha top |
Parnitha top
Mt Parnitha is one of the mountains surrounding the city of Athens. It is the highest one, extending over a wide area in the north side of the city, at an approx. direct distance of 22km. (city center to Parnitha highest peak). It is having a variable topography with several summits, gorges, streams and plateaus. In 1961 the entire mountain (approx. 25,000 hectares) has been included in NATURA 2000 network and has been declared a special area for the protection of birds (SPA), as well as a landscape of particular natural beauty (25638/1269 decision of the Ministry of Agriculture). The core zone of the Park comprises the P ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Parnitha round |
Parnitha round
Mt Parnitha is one of the mountains surrounding the city of Athens. It is the highest one, extending over a wide area in the north side of the city, at an approx. direct distance of 22km. (city center to Parnitha highest peak). It is having a variable topography with several summits, gorges, streams and plateaus. In 1961 the entire mountain (approx. 25,000 hectares) has been included in NATURA 2000 network and has been declared a special area for the protection of birds (SPA), as well as a landscape of particular natural beauty (25638/1269 decision of the Ministry of Agriculture). The core zone of the Park comprises the P ... Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Iti-Neochori |
Iti-Neochori
The Iti (previous name "Katavothra") is a mountain in Central Greece and occupies part of the prefectures of Fthiotida and Phocis. South of Iti is Giona, west Vardousia and east Kallidromo, while the natural northern limit is Sperchios valley. Formed on the slopes of many rivers and streams. Mornos and Gorgopotamos are sourcing their water from Iti. Prime villages on the slopes and foothills of Iti are Pavliani, Ipati and Mavrolithari. The highest peak, "Pirgos" has an altitude of 2,151 meters. Other peaks of Iti are Greveno (2,114 m), visible from Lamia and the Sperchios valley, the Sebi (2,091 m), and the Alykaina or Aloumpo ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Velouchi |
Velouchi
Velouchi is the most expressive mountain in the so-called Rumeli region. It is linked to the tradition, the legends and the history of Greece. Feel how it looks like to stand up here, in this wonderful terrace of Rumeli, enjoy the beautiful landscapes which surround the mountain, and capture your heart and all your senses. This place has its own unique history. It is the third highest mountain in Central Greece, known as Tymfristos and has several major water sources (headwaters). During the periods of Ottoman and German occupation, became a refuge and a base camp against the invaders. Today is an important tourist resort with one of the ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Valia Kalda |
Valia Kalda
Here, in the poorest corner of the Grevena land that the Vlachs call Valia Kalda (Warm Valley), don't let the silence scare you. Nothing is silent. Kneel down and listen to the stone, the wild dash and the unearthly roar of the Arkoudorema Stream that moves swiftly to merge into the Aoos River and the wind that whispers to the pine trees and beech. Here, the seasons, each in its time, throw colours that relax the mind and the soul from the city routine and the worn-out images of life. Spreading over 6,9 acres, it is the biggest and most important national park of Greece. Its official name is the National Park of southern Pindos. It ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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Karantere |
Karantere
The name of the Rhodope mountains comes from the Greek Rhodope (rosy-faced/rosy-cheeked), the name of the mythical queen. Actually Rodopi mountains extend from Greece to South Bulgaria, where more than 80% of the mountain volume lies within the Bulgarian territory. Rodopi, in the Greek territory, is an extensive area of forest between River Nestos and the border line with Bulgaria. Karantere (Kara Ntere, Bulgarian) is a mostly forested area located in the central and northern parts of the Drama Prefecture (and partially Kavala Prefecture) in Greek Macedonia that extends along the Greek Bulgarian border. Karant ... How to reach there (Google maps link) Track data in GPX format (zipped GPX) Track data in GoogleEarth format Photo gallery in Picasa Web Albums (Google picasaweb link) |
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