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˚
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.
Best time to visit
Features
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Forestry or heavy vegetation