Hike Mt.Olympus highest peak (Mytikas 2918m) in 1 day!
1 Day Summit Olympus is a lesser known but very beautiful route to the summit of legendary Mt. Olympus in just one day! Mt.Olympus, mythical home of the ancient Greek Gods! Rising almost straight from the Aegean Sea to a height of 2.917 meters, it is the tallest mountain in Greece and the second tallest mountain in the Balkans. Its slopes are broken by steep, densely forested gorges with stunning waterfalls and impressive caves. Home to the lesser gods and other spirits according to mythology. Its 52 peaks in total are snow-capped for almost 8 months of the year and often remain hidden in the clouds the rest of the time. Its highest peak and the one we are summiting on our 1 Day Summit Olympus, is Mytikas at an elevation of 2.918 m!
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Hike Mt.Olympus highest peak (Mytikas 2918m) in 1 day!
What's included in Hike Mt.Olympus highest peak (Mytikas 2918m) in 1 day!
(Subject to Option Inclusions)This is a 4x4 and hiking tour, allowing you to reach Mytikas summit from the west side of mt.Olympus in one day. We will meet in the center of the Kalivia village and with a 4×4 vehicle we will then drive off towards the mountain hut Christakis. The first 20 kilometres up to the location is a tarmac road. Then it becomes a dirt road for another 22 kilometres (about 1-hour drive) until we reach the mountain hut at 2,430 meters altitude. Leaving our vehicles there, we set off on foot for the rest of the way. We will follow the E4 European Trail for approximately 60 to 70 minutes! We traverse the peak of Skolio at an altitude of 2.912 m until we reach Skala. The most difficult part of our hike starts here. We continue our hike up to the location Kakoskala and scramble our way up to the top! Mytikas at an elevation of 2.918 meters has been reached!
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- English speaking Guide
- All necessary equipment for the operation of the activity
- All necessary local transfers for the operation of the activity by 4×4
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Trekking Hellas Meeting point at the central square of Kalyvia village. You can arrange an optional hotel pick up at extra charge.
