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13 hikes and 6 mountain bike routes, for groups and friends, whenever suits you.

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Avgo Peak or “Stavros Tsakiris”

Mount Avgo or “Stavros tsakiris” is next to the city of Xanthi. Its peak at an altitude of 650m. and a length of the trail a little over 2,5 km is a…

3 hoursModeratefrom €15
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Leivaditis Waterfall

In the Western moutain range of Rodopi near the border between Prefectures of Drama and Xanthi, in a small wooded gorge there is one of the biggest…

4 hoursModeratefrom €25
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Nestos Gorge – Kromniko

Itinerary: Kromniko – Galani (or Galani – Kromniko) The route is part of the international mountaineering trail E6 and Nestos-Rodopi Trail. It…

4–5 hoursModeratefrom €25
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Hiking on the Achlada Plateau (Achlad-Dere)

Starting at the upper part of the settlement of Chrysa (Psycological center of Xanthi) we go downhill to the stream of Chrysa, following the trail…

4–5 hoursModeratefrom €20
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Porto Lagos – Lafrouda Observation Point

Porto Lagos lies on the border between the regional units of Xanthi and Rhodope, specifically at the point where Lake Vistonida meets the Thracian…

3–4 hoursfrom €25
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Porto Lagos – Chapel of Agia Paraskevi

Porto Lagos lies on the border between the regional units of Xanthi and Rhodope, specifically at the point where Lake Vistonida meets the Thracian…

3–4 hoursfrom €20
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The Nestos Forts

Route: Paradeisos – Ochyra An enjoyable route which is ideal for this time of the year, on the opposite side of Galani. Passing the climbing areas of…

4 hoursModeratefrom €20
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Adventure Bikepacking Rides

We combine mountain biking with camping – the sense of freedom that mountain hiking gives us with the thrill that mountain biking offers. We will…

1 to 4 days
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Mountain Biking on Xanthi’s Peri-Urban Trail Network

Xanthi is one of the few cities in Greece fortunate enough to be surrounded by such a beautiful and varied natural environment, with small but lovely…

3–4 hoursfrom €25
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To the Highest Peak in Thrace

At Rodopi mountain range, on the north of Xanthi Prefecture, there is the forest of Chaidou. Chaidou is the southern part of Mount Koula and is on…

6–7 hoursDifficultfrom €30
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Chaidou Peak

Starting at the Forest Village we follow the trail which crosses the conifer forest with black and Scots pine. Wild roses and bushes are intertwined…

3–4 hoursModeratefrom €25
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Cycling in the Old Town of Xanthi

Together we will discover the beautiful town of Xanthi. This picturesque destination has one of the largest and best-preserved old towns. Xanthi’s…

4 hoursfrom €15
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Nestos Gorge

Route: Galani – Kromniko Station The entire route follows a stone-built path. A low parapet wall gives a sense of safety. The flow of the water now…

3 hoursEasyfrom €20
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Pieria Mountains

Pierian Mountains, a continuation of the Olympus ridge, is a natural border between the Prefectures of Kozani, Imathia and Pieria. The highest peak…

2 daysDifficultfrom €140
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Camping and Staying in Nature

Camping and living outdoors from 28 May Program for trekking and camping in the areas Chaidou and Achlada Plateau. Theoretical part Practical part…

1–3 daysEasyfrom €30
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Hiking & Landscape Photography

It is the season when our mountains are full of colour, and it is well worth enjoying a small adventure walking and taking photos along the…

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Discovering Olympus in 2 Days

Route: Gortsia –Petrostrouga Shelter – Plateau of the Muses – shelter Apostolidis – Peaks – shelter of Petrostrouga – Gortsia. Indicative program:…

2 daysDifficultfrom €130
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Discovering Olympus in 3 Days

Route: Gortsia –Petrostrouga Shelter – Plateau of the Muses – shelter Apostolidis – Peaks – shelter Spilios Agapitos – Prionia. Indicative program:…

3 daysDifficultfrom €160
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Cycling in the Chaidou Area

Suggested routes for mountain biking in the forest of Chaidou with starting and ending point the Erymanthos Forest Village (it is 8km after Livaditis…

3–7 hours depending on the routeMediumfrom €25