Apollo Trails Hiking

Bordering on the prefectures of Arcadia, Ilia and Messinia, with the village of Abeliona as its epicenter, the APOLLO TRAILS network runs across the region between the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, the Mount Lykaion, and the River Neda. Historic Arcadia, home of ancient god Pan, patron of the farmers who lived a simple pastoral life in the woods, the rivers and the green valleys, is linked to the values of bliss, purity and creation. Far from the influence of the modern way of life and untouched by time, the region maintains its purity, offering the visitor calmness and serenity. In arts, “Arcadia” refers to an imaginary, heavenly place. In the APOLLO TRAILS, this becomes a reality.
Get ready to merge yourself with the Arcadian nature through 11 trails spanning more than 80 kilometers. Along these routes you will visit the Temple of Apollo Epicurius, the remainders of the ancient Temple of Pan, the amazing stone-built threshing floors and the old watermills. You will get enchanted by the alternating patterns of nature that follow the flow of water, walking amidst the majestic chestnut woods, the oak trees, the old plantations and the streams with plane trees.
All this journey, through picturesque little villages and small churches that looks like a journey through time, is nothing but a timeless journey. Because when you enjoy what you do, you stop having the sense of time.

Collection created by

Vasilis Deligiannis 

updated on: January 18, 2024