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Photo: Fivos Tsaravopoulos, Paths of Greece
Trail 6b takes the hikers from Firogia to the highest summit of Sifnos, where the Monastery of Profitis Ilias is.
This trail is the famous ascent to the Holy Monastery of Profitis Ilias, at the highest point of Sifnos (682 m. above sea level). It is not a hard trail to walk but the constant ascent takes hours! In any case, the 360ᵒ view from the top will graciously reward your efforts! The Profitis Ilias Monastery is a very impressive building, based on an ancient fortification. It became a monks monastery probably in the 12th c. A.D., and ran as such until 1890.
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.
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It is advised not to walk alone and to always keep with you a first aid kit.
Tips and suggestions
This trail can be combined with trail 5 as well.
Public transport
Bus Connections: Apollonia (through trails 5 and 6)
As for the bus transport inside Sifnos, for the updated bus timetable, please visit the following link:
http://sifnos.gr/en/transportation-bus-timetable/
Directions
You can get to Sifnos island by boat from Piraeus port, Athens. There is also a boat connecting the island to the neighboring islands of Milos, Serifos, as well as to Santorini and Mykonos. There are connections every day and the traveling time varies between 2 to 5 hours depending on the type of boat.
– Piraeus to Sifnos every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 14:50
– Sifnos to Piraeus every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 14:00
Be aware that these schedules might not appear on official travel websites but they are a reality.
Ferry Schedules and tickets:
https://www.vrisko.gr/en/ferry-routes-greece/piraeus/sifnos
Coordinates
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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.
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