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Hiking Trail
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Rodopi Mountain Bridges - Route to Vathyrema Bridge (Also known as Balaban)
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Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
2.7 kms of trail lead from the the now abandoned settlement of Trachoni to the stone bridge of Vathyrema.
The distance from the now abandoned settlement of Trachoni to the bridge is 3km and from the trailhead 2.7km. If one wants to, they may continues on the trail after the bridge and reach the waterfall of Trachoni-Livaditis.
The bridge is a single-arched stone bridge with unkown date of construction but with remarkable durability over time. The name Balaban, was an older name of the now abandoned village of Trachoni which had fewer than 500 inhabitants.
Author’s recommendation
Take only memories, leave only footprints. Ants and other insects or animals have not yet discovered how to consume plastic. Take all rubbish back with you.
Don’t start a fire if you feel cold. Try walking faster.
Smoking on the trail will not help in anything. Neither you, nor the risk of fire.
Local people are not a tourist sight! If you want to take a picture, kindly ask. They will certainly smile to you!
If you find a door on the trail, pass freely, and leave it as you found it.
Stay on the trail. There is a reason why for many centuries people chose to walk on them and not elsewhere.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
It is advised not to walk alone and to always keep with you a first aid kit.
Tips and suggestions
Consider hiking the trail further down, if you are interested in the Waterfall of Trachoni Livaditis.
More information at: https://rodopimountainbridges.gr/en/
Public transport
The closest one can get to the area of the bridges by public transport is Paranesti, 20 km away from the area of interest. One can get there either by bus or by train.
Directions
Access to the area of Dipotama - Trachoni is possible by car. One needs to drive approximately 20 km northwest of the settlement of Paranesti. Paranesti is located 39 km from the city of Drama. It is accessible by car and bus.
Parking
Parking is free in the area
Coordinates
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
Hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, long trousers, walking poles are considered essential. A torch, and a well charged mobile phone are also advised.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions