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East Attica

Korakovouni Summit Cairn – View of Athens loop from Glyka Nera

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Greece
East Attica

Korakovouni Summit Cairn – View of Athens loop from Glyka Nera

Moderate

4.6

(5)

40

hikers

Korakovouni Summit Cairn – View of Athens loop from Glyka Nera

03:24

10.2km

490m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.40 km for 97 m

Closed: • 10:00 PM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.70 km

Bat Cave (Sphlaio Nyxteridas)

Highlight • Cave

Very beautiful cave. Seems walkable for a few meters at least

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2

3.66 km

Aghia Paraskevi - Hymettus - Korakovouni (b) - 692m elevation
Nice, but difficult route to this point.
Necessary use of anti-slip shoes.
Extremely quite spot (and very cold in winter) with excellent view across Attica.
It's worth it.

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3

4.53 km

Korakovouni Summit Cairn

Highlight • Summit

There are several hiking trails leading to this peak. In spring and summer it can get very hot as there are few trees to provide shade. The terrain is very …

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4

6.77 km

View of Athens

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

8.39 km

Holy Monastery of Saint John Kynegos

Highlight • Religious Site

Monastery (today a female convent), the foundation of which is placed at the beginning of the 12th century.

Open for visit:
07:00-10:00 & 16:00-19:00


Strict dress code.

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6

8.78 km

Foure Cave Entrance

Highlight • Cave

B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.49 km

1.20 km

1.11 km

239 m

204 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

1.40 km

645 m

239 m

138 m

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Sunday 16 August

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