About Route

Length: 5,5km
Ascent: 790m
Descent: 788m
Flat walking: 1,1km
Ascent length: 3,00km
Descent length: 1,40km
Duration(approximately): 2hours 30min

Difficulty 2/5

The journey starts from the pit of Asteriou Monastery and hikers get through a beautiful, pine-covered area 1.2 km long, with a slope of about 180 meters to reach the GSM base.

From here on, it mildly ascends towards north and after 1.5 km, with the scenery continuously changing and the vegetation becoming more dissipated, it gets to the first crossroad. Choosing the north-eastern track the hikers will cross an area with clumps of arbutus trees and then get to the first stop of the trip, the Lion’s Cave by means of a path surrounded by low vegetation.

From there they will have the chance to admire the view towards the sea, and through a forest path that goes north they will get to another forest path which will take them to the north-west part of the Hymettus Mountain, and from that spot, there is a panoramic view towards the basin of Attica.

The path starts descending and after 2 km hiking into the forests it will get to its final destination – the Byzantine Monastery of Saint John the Hunter (12th to 13th century) Time of Year This trail can be done from February to November. In summer and especially during July and August, the hikers need to be careful as temperatures often go higher than 30 C

Tour Facts
Total Distance: 4,7km
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Ascending: 206m
Descending: 360m
Code:HMP01 Grade: Easy / Moderate
Season: March to November
Distance from metro station Ethniki Amyna: 20 min

Time of Year
This trail can be done from February to November.
In summer and especially during July and August, the hikers need to be careful as temperatures
often go higher than 30 o C

Navigation
In the package that you will get from us, there will be a map of the path and also tour details to
help you find your way. While most paths are well maintained there is the chance to notice
some signs missing here and there, so you will have with you the notes we have enclosed.

Experience & Fitness
This trip suits hikers with a good physical condition. It has been characterized as moderate due
to elevation ups and downs and because it demands to be familiar with reading maps and
instructions.

Equipment
For this trip, you do not need any particular hiking equipment with you. Just wear the proper,
mountain wise clothes and shoes, according to the weather conditions and the time of the year.

How it works
It is very simple. We will take you from your hotel to the point where the trail starts. There you
will get all the printed material that has been sent to you at the moment of your booking (maps,
route notes, etc.). There will be a short briefing for the last instructions, we answer any
questions you might have, then you get your refreshment box and you are ready to go!
During your hiking, we will be available for any help you might need and at the end of your hike
we will be there to take you back to your hotel.

How far in advance do I need to book?
For this trip, you need to book at least 48 hours in advance

1
Days Walking & Trekking

5,5 km
Total Distance

Easy / Moderate
Grade

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Transfer from the hotel to the starting point of the trail and back
• Refreshment box
• Phone number support
• Trip package, Detailed information pack (route notes, maps, gpx GPS-tracks, notes in English
• Original Map of the region

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HMP01 Hymettus Path (Daily Walking)

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80 €
per group 1-3 persons