Entrance to the Rocky Trails – Mount Profitis Ilias Summit loop from Attavyros

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Entrance to the Rocky Trails – Mount Profitis Ilias Summit loop from Attavyros

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Entrance to the Rocky Trails – Mount Profitis Ilias Summit loop from Attavyros

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12.0km

790m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.31 km for 118 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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976 m

View of the village from the vineyards

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So far everything is "zero problem" 🛸

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1.44 km

Entrance to the Rocky Trails

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From here it starts with endless scree slopes. A few meters further, the ladder is waiting to enter the hunting-free area (if I've translated that correctly ... Note: see way back)

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1.70 km

View of the Rocky Path and Valley on Karpathos

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If all the rocks were solid, it would be too easy. Sometimes you have to pull yourself up with your hands because the ground gives way. On the spot in the photo it's still possible, by the way ...

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2.86 km

View from the summit of Mount Attavyros

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Something unusual summit cross. But nothing changes about the great view.

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3.19 km

Ruins of the Temple of Zeus on Mount Atavyros

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I didn't want to go back down the scree path on all four. Therefore, first right at the radar station along a fence and down the next trail / path (you can see on photo 3)

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5.20 km

Mount Profitis Ilias Summit

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The descent drags on.

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5.86 km

View of wind turbines and islands from Profitis Ilias, Karpathos

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Past wind turbines, a little stick and a lot of stone (rubble) to the
summit

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9.13 km

Marked Rocky Descent with Panoramic View

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Nice way down for the way back. Don't miss the start - first it goes off the "road" via a beaten path through a lot of undergrowth and herbs. Then …

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

4.66 km

879 m

822 m

461 m

Surfaces

6.50 km

2.79 km

1.97 km

725 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

21°C

14°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

September 24, 2021,Attavyros (II) 🇬🇷⛰️🏛️⚡☀️

The Attavyros is with its 1215m the highest mountain on Rhodes and also has a firm place in the Greek mythology. The ascent from Embonas is very lonely and calm (we were the only ones😁) and offers a clamber in the 2nd degree. In addition to a military station and the sparse remains of a 2000-year-old Temple of Zeus, the …

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May 28, 2026,Attavyros – Αττάβυρος 1.213 m (Top of Rhodes) 🇬🇷☀️

The 3D video must not be missing, of course.
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August 27, 2024,Atawiros (gr. Αττάβυρος, Attávyros)

The highest peak on the island of Rhodes, reaching a height of 1215 m above sea level.

I was at the top, although the data regarding the elevation gain is very wrong :) Up was about 860 m. Fantastic views. I passed only two people on electric bikes and one in a car on a part of the trail that …

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October 22, 2023,4.🇬🇷Attaciros🏔Embonas🏰Tour 22.10.2023

It should be no less like the highest mountain in Rhodes today. It started from Embonas, it felt like it was rising at a 45 degree angle and it was getting steeper and steeper, what a board, initially through a scree gully and then through the rock without a path. With a bit of luck you'll have a red dot …

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