Varlaam Monastery – Meteora Monastery loop from Καλαμπάκα

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Varlaam Monastery – Meteora Monastery loop from Καλαμπάκα

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Varlaam Monastery – Meteora Monastery loop from Καλαμπάκα

03:20

10.5km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.62 km

Meteora Cave Dwellings

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Here you are virtually on the "rock backside" of the famous Meteora monasteries

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2.10 km

Viewpoint

3.56 km

Monk Statue at Meteora Monastery Trail Entrance

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3.66 km

Stone Bridge with Ancient Trees

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Romantic little stone bridge that is very stable. No water flows through it in the summer, but I can imagine it being useful in the spring after the snow melts.

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4.44 km

Varlaam Monastery

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For me personally the most interesting monastery because of the view and paintings.

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4.98 km

Great Meteoron Monastery (Megalo Meteoro)

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The Megalou Meteorou or Metamorphoseos Monastery is the oldest, largest and most official of all the existing Meteora monasteries today, as its name 'Megalo Meteoro' (Great Meteoro) states. On its …

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5.17 km

View of the Varlaam and Rousanou Monasteries

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Especially beautiful at sunrise 😉

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5.30 km

View of the Meteora Monasteries

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Highly recommended. Attention: each of the monasteries is closed on another day of the week and can not be visited.

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7.58 km

Meteora Monastery

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10.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.90 km

2.70 km

2.27 km

2.16 km

504 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

3.37 km

1.18 km

803 m

511 m

393 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 8 November

11°C

6°C

46 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 9, 2022,Several Meteora Monastries – Monastery Megalou Meteorou Runde von Καστράκι

Break days at the very good campsite near Meteora. Very big and you have your peace. I was in the last corner. Lots of Germans, lots of cyclists ♥
Hike to the monasteries, which can be reached surprisingly quickly on foot. Impressive. In the evening I eat gift grapes 🍇

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