Gkortsia - Ithakisios cave - Petrostrouga refuge
A nice small hiking through a dense forest and passing from the cave where Vasilis Ithakisios one great painter had lived there over 20 years pa
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 886 m
- Descent
- 69 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 6 km, 886 vertical metres of ascent and 69 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Vasilia Ithakisios cave, dense forest, the astonished view from Petrostrouga
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers