Ziria...Getting to know the highest mountain in the county of Korinthia
The elders call the area Kyllini instead of Ziria, according to one of the versions in history which named it after the leader of an Arcadian clan that had settled there in the past.
That same clan moved and settled in the neighboring county of Ilia...‘taking’ the name alongside with them.
There are, nonetheless, other versions about the highest mountain in the county of Korinthia that support the possibility that the mountain’s name ‘ziria’ originates from the Slavic word for acorn...
According to present day, Mountain Ziria is located in the county of Korinthia in the Peloponese and its total altitude counts 2.374 meters. The quickest way to approach it is via the road which leads to the town of Trikala.
On your way there, you will come across the plains of Dasia and the homonymous lake. Aim for the two mountaineering shelters on either the eastern or western side of the mountain which constitute the best starting points for your excursions.
We dare you to reach mountain Ziria’s peek. If, indeed, you are bold enough and make it there you will be rewarded with the most magnificent views ever.
All in all, your excursions will take you through enchanting mountainous routes and lead you to numerous alternative paths that will fulfill your need to come to contact with pure nature, further enriching your personal kaleidoscope of authentic Greek images.
The highest peek of Mount Ziria is found at the eastern side of the county from which a large portion of the northeastern of the Peloponnesian peninsula is clearly visible. The first highest peek is called Mikri Ziria at 2.374 meters and offers a panorama of the eastern part of the county of Achaia and mountain Helmos, as well as, right down to the gulf of Korinth. Equally interesting to see, is the gorge of Flambouritsa and its river Sithas.
Mountain Ziria is not just largely forested. It is an area that presents a string of picturesque villages and small settlements too.
Head to the mountainous village of Mana at the foot of Ziria and at an elevation of 850 meters, where a large dose of local traditional architecture and a spring with crystal clear water will be expecting you.
