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Profitis Illias Loop Trail

Nice off-track loop trail to Kaloritsa and Profitis Illias

Hiking Difficult

Distance
3.2 km
Ascent
306 m
Descent
305 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
223 m
High Point
523 m
Gradient
18˚
Profitis Illias Loop Trail Map

Follow the trail from Bazeos tower to the amazing cave church Kaloritsa. Then find a faint trail and head up on goat tracks and nicely sloping rock-plates. After some time it seems better to traverse to the left into the adjacent “valley”. Hike up straight towards the top. Enjoy the nice chapel Profitis Illias and enjoy the amazing view! Then head down along the northeastern rim on faint goat tracks. Avoid some steep cliffs. Lock out for a faint trail west of the rim and follow that trail down in nothern directions. Once you are far enough down, either circle back along the side of the mountain towards Bazeos tower through open terrain and some beautiful olive groves or continue walking down in northern direction until you meet a field road, on which you can hike back to Bazeos tower.

Description

(The trail shown on fatmap is indicative only! You should be experienced in off-trail hiking and should wear solid shoes to do this loop trail!!)

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.

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October, November and December

Features

  • Historical
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Wild flowers
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation