Trails around Kessarianis monastery
Trails around Kessarianis monastery
Kessarianis monastery is accessible either from Papagos (via Anthousa tower) or from the Kessarianis interchange, under Attiki Odos (there is often a control at the local fire station).
There is a relatively small parking area at the upper junction of the two one-way branches of the circular road, near the entrance of the monastery (parking along these two branches is pretty unsafe). Five cars can be safely parked near Kalopoula recreation area (800 m from the entrance of the monastery); A space for another 10 vehicles is available at the entrance of the first dirt road (2.2 km from the entrance of the monastery).
The hiking terrain around the Kessarianis monastery are endless, as either hikers or cyclists constantly discover some connection. The area is ideal for walks, hiking, introduction to nature, playing and gentle cycling. Cyclists, please note that there are quite a few visitors on the weekends and some care is required - and quite a few polite nods.
The following hiking routes around the Kessarianis monastery are a simple introduction to the area.
| Name |
Difficulty |
Lenght m |
Ascent m |
Descent m |
Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kessarianis monastery lesser loop trail | 1/5 | 1703 | 116 | 116 | An easy walk for everyone |
| Kessarianis monastery major loop trail | 1/5 | 3622 | 241 | 241 | An easy hike |
| Kessarianis monastery ascending trail | 2/5 | 3294 | 192 | 195 | Somewhat strenuous walk |
| A walk from Kessarianis monastery to Kalopoula | 1/5 | 2136 | 143 | 152 | A nice loop trail |
| Lower loop trail around Taxiarches hill | 1/5 | 3046 | 178 | 178 | An easy walk across the conifer forest |
| Kessarianis monastery-Evzonas peak | 2/5 | 4298 | 744 | 27 | |
| Kessarianis monastery-ancient quarries | 1/5 | 4661 | 468 | 468 | A short hike across the antique land |
| Kessarianis monastery-Kalopoula | 1/5 | 4707 | 376 | 376 | A longer variation |
| Kessarianis monastery-Karea suburb | 1/5 | 4871 | 207 | 297 | A long yet easy trail |
| Kessarianis monastery-Summit | 3/5 | 5452.3 | 681 | 62 | A long, tiring course |
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