View of Meteora Monastery – Roussanou Monastery loop from Καλαμπάκα

Hiking trails & Routes

Greece

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Τρικάλων

View of Meteora Monastery – Roussanou Monastery loop from Καλαμπάκα

Moderate

4.7

(176)

704

hikers

View of Meteora Monastery – Roussanou Monastery loop from Καλαμπάκα

04:23

14.3km

480m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.65 km

Agia Trias Monastery rock formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

2.65 km

Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) Monastery, Meteora

Highlight • Religious Site

The Agia Triada Monastery (Monastery of the Holy Trinity) is probably one of the most famous Meteora monasteries, Roger Moore was also here as James Bond on a deadly mission. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.75 km

View of Meteora Monastery

Highlight • Viewpoint

East of the Pindus Mountains, mighty sandstone cliffs rise to a height of approximately 500 meters. 24 monasteries were once built on their summits. Monks and nuns still live in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.36 km

View of the Meteora Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

East of the Pindus Mountains, mighty sandstone cliffs rise to a height of approximately 500 meters. 24 monasteries were once built on their summits. Monks and nuns still live in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.34 km

Psaroperta

Viewpoint

6.11 km

Stairway to the Monastery of Rousanou, Meteora

Highlight • Religious Site

East of the Pindus Mountains, mighty sandstone cliffs rise to a height of approximately 500 meters. 24 monasteries were once built on their summits. Monks and nuns still live in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.23 km

Roussanou Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

East of the Pindus Mountains, mighty sandstone cliffs rise to a height of approximately 500 meters. 24 monasteries were once built on their summits. Monks and nuns still live in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.99 km

Varlaam Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.5 km

View of the Holy Monastery of Rousanou

Highlight • Religious Site

The photo is not Varlaam.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

2.05 km

1.81 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.87 km

2.93 km

581 m

384 m

281 m

258 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

May 16, 2026,🇬🇷I Monti🛘di Meteora tra i Monasteri💒 Arroccati

We leave the Sea🌊 towards the green🟩hilly🌱fields passing by the House 🏡 of Zeus on Mount Olympus🗻the dwelling of the Gods straight ahead you arrive at Meteora and there between one turn and another you reach the Monasteries💒of the Orthodox Monks where they live in peace...around Rocky Mountains🛘...Beautiful🌈 and interesting are the Monasteries 💒 especially that of Varlaam of the …

Showing Translation

April 19, 2023,Wanderung Meterora Klöster

A nice tour, strenuous up and down the trails, but easy to walk. Sturdy shoes are recommended.

Showing Translation

October 26, 2025,Wanderung

A hike in Meteora is definitely the way to explore the area and have some time to yourself!

Showing Translation

May 23, 2024,Meteora Klöster und 1000 schöne Ausblicke⛰️🌞🔔🥾

Great tour that led past some old monasteries. The Metéora monasteries, located east of the Pindos Mountains near the town of Kalambaka in Thessaly, Greece, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name Metéora is derived from the ancient Greek μετέωρος metéōros, meaning 'floating in the air'. Not all monasteries are open at the same time (note opening times) and …

Showing Translation