The village complex of Zagorohoria boasts as many as 31 marked trails with the code Z and yellow signs from the program "LIFE - Zagori" which connect the villages between them and will lead hikers to all the significant attractions of Central Zagori.

The paths connecting the mountain ranges of the region are marked by the program EPPERAA – National Program for the Environment and Sustainable Development with red signs in a yellow frame.

In East Zagori there are paths coded with the letter P which connect the major areas of Metsovo and Zagori. You will also find the E6 national path that crosses through Vovoussa and the 03 national path which starts from Ligkiades, passes through Dikorfo, Kipi village, Koukouli, Vikos gorge and Gamila and ends at Smolikas.

Get initiated in hiking and enjoy the beauty of the stone-built villages of Zagorohoria and the natural landscapes that surround them...

Here are just a few of the most beautiful hiking trails that await your admiration:

Vradeto stairway: The old stone-paved path of unique architecture has a total altitude difference of 250 meters from your starting point and counts 1.200 stairs between Kapessovo and Vradeto. It should take you about 1 hour to get across it.

 

Ascent to Mount Timfi: You will begin from the village Mikro Papigo and it should take you around 6-7 hours to reach the shelter and then a further hour to reach the legendary lake Drakolimni.

 

Vikos gorge: The best time to cross the beautiful gorge is in the summer and always accompanied by an experienced guide.

 

Lake Aoos and Voutsas monastery: A very beautiful and well signed trail with countless picturesque traditional villages and many interesting sites. The duration is approximately 3 to 4 hours.

 

Voutsas monastery - Doliani: A magical hiking course with picturesque traditional villages and numerous attractions.

 

Doliani - Ayios Christoforos - Leptokaria: A path leading you through traditional settlements with many attractions that lasts about 2 to 3 hours.

 

Doliani - Tsipiani - Miliotades: This path is not well signed but it will guide you through traditional settlements with many attractions and lasts around 4 hours.

Karies - Kavallari - Anthrakitis: A very beautiful trail with picturesque traditional villages and many attractions. The duration is 2-3 hours and it is well signed.

Kastanona - Mega Lakos - Kazarma: Interesting trail with picturesque traditional villages and attractions. The duration is 2-3 hours but there are not sufficient signs.

Kipi village - Tsepelovo via Vikaki: Beautiful path with picturesque traditional villages and many attractions that lasts for around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

external photograph: Flickr, Dimitrios Lambrou

From: Eva Kanellopoulos

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