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| Mount Olympus | ||
| prefecture | Pieria | |
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| Residents | unknown | |
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| height | 2,918 m | |
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The Olympus massif is in the north of Greece, or rather on the border of the regions Macedonia and Thessaly, not far from the coast of the Thermaic Golf.
places
- 1 Katerini
(Κατερίνη). 
Small town with no real sights. The inner city is a local shopping center of the surrounding villages. - 3 Leptocaria (Λεπτοκαρυά Πιερίας).Typical coastal resort. The Geological-Historical Museum of Mount Olympus is located in the village.
- 4 Panteleimonas (τοπική κοινότητα Παντελεήμονος).mountain village well worth seeing.
Other goals
- 1 Dion (Δίον Πιερίας).with the archaeological site is a little north at the foot of the Olympus massif, here was a place of worship of the Olympic deities.
- 2 Leivithra (Λίβηθρα).In the south of the high Mount Olympus is the ancient Leivithra. The Acropolis and the Leivithra Park are worth seeing.
background
Information board in Litochoro
In Greek mythology, Olympus was the Abode of the gods. Zeus and his most important gods are said to have lived here. The mountain range and not a single peak is called Olympus. Here are the highest peaks in Greece, the Mytikas with a height of 2918 meters. But there are still numerous peaks that are over 2000 meters high, for example the Scolio (2911 meters high) or the Stefani (2909 meters high).
language
Greek is spoken in the region. But you can also get along very well with English everywhere. Many people also speak German.
getting there
By plane
The Olymp region is an hour and a half drive from the airport Thessaloniki Airport
(IATA: SKG) to reach.
With the train
The railway line runs east of Mount Olympus Thessaloniki - Athens along. One can in Katerini get off and take the bus to Litochoro drive or take the local bus from the Litochoro train station. Here is the starting point for hikes over Mount Olympus.
By car
The also runs east of Mount Olympus A1 motorway of Athens to Thessaloniki. The motorway is subject to a toll.
mobility
View from Litochoro towards the Enipeas valley and the peaks of Skála and Mýtikas
- In the Olympus massif one moves on foot, goods are carried with pack animals to the refuges.
- the main access road is the road to Prionia, which is paved almost to the end. There are still a number of gravel roads on which you can drive up with off-road vehicles.
Tourist Attractions
- In addition to the alpine destinations, numerous monasteries and churches can be visited described in Macedonia or Thessaly.
activities
The Olympus massif is one of the most popular hiking areas in Greece, you can spend the night in numerous mountain huts The summit area can be approached from several sides:
- Olymp (north flank) to the tours with access from the North flank
- Olymp (east access) to tours with access from east ago, from Litochoro through the Enipeas Valley
- Olymp (south flank) to tours with access south and west direction, about Karya
kitchen
- in the Mountain huts As a rule, simple meals are offered at a reasonable price, it is not welcome if you bring whole picnic baskets from the valley and, above all, then fill the rubbish bins with the packs; thanks to the low prices so far, you can hardly save a euro with self-catering ...
Accommodation / overnight in a mountain hut
Map of Olympus
Spilios Agapitos Refuge
- Free camping is prohibited in the entire national park area, the campsites on the Olympic Riviera are within a short driving distance.
- in quite a few Mountain huts can be stayed overnight
- 1 Refuge D / Stavros Refuge / Dimitrios Boundolas Refuge. Tel.: 30 23520 84100, 30 2310 278 288 (EOS Thessaloniki). 30 beds, especially the restaurant of the refuge is popular, great view, popular starting point for paragliding. Height 940 m above sea levelOpen: beginning of May - end of October, in winter only on weekends and public holidays.
- 2 Refuge A, "Spilios Agapitos". Tel.: 30 23520 81800, 30 23520 81329. 120 beds, restaurant, toilets; Base for rescue operations; the mountain hut at 2060 m above sea level has been in operation since 1930 and is constantly being expanded, it is located on the most popular and best-developed ascent route ("E4") to the Olympus peaks of Skala and Mytikas.Open: mid May - end of October.
- 3 Petrostrouga Refuge. Tel.: 30 23520 83000 (Olympus National Park Management Agency), 30 23523 50100 (Municipality of Litochoro), 30 2310 310649 (Hellenic Rescue Team), 30 6977 246350 (N. Parmakis), Email: [email protected]. 80 beds, restaurant, helicopter landing pad; operated by the Hellenic Rescue Team, altitude 1950 m above sea level.Open: in winter on weekends, in summer every day.
- 4 Refuge C / Christos Kakalos. Tel.: 30 6937 361689, Email: [email protected], [email protected]. 25 beds, food, toilets. The refuge at 2648 m is named after the Olymp leader and first Greek climber, Ch. Kakalos. 80 - 100 beds, restaurant, toilets; the highest refuge at 2700 m is operated by the Thessaloniki Mountain Club (SEO of Salonica); from here ascent to the summit Profitis Iliad (Prophet Elias, 2788 m) and Touba (2801 m) possible.Open: mid-May - October and December - mid-April.
- 5 Refuge SEO Giosos Apostolidis. Tel.: 30 23510 82840, 30 6932 367998, 30 2310 224710. Open: approx. Mid June - end of September
- 6 Refuge B / Vrisopoules. Tel.: 30 24930 62163, 30 24930 23467 (Alpine Club Elassona). Located in a military camp and only accessible to tour groups (alpine clubs) on request.Open: accessible only on request.
nightlife
- It's quiet at night in the Olympus massif. If you are looking for the nightlife, you have to go to Katerini or the beach bars at the Olympic Riviera open.
security
National Park Regulations
- After a short drive from sea level you move in high mountains, mountain experience is a prerequisite for several hiking trails and recommended for some climbing skills; Several sections of the trail are only released in May / early June due to snow and the risk of falling rocks. (at the 1 Information point to ask!)
- the whole Olymp area is as greek national park placed under protection, the strict regulations must be observed (see tour article).
climate
- From the hot Mediterranean climate on the beach to the pre-alpine heights of Prionia at 1,100 m, you can travel through different climate zones in just over an hour.
- in the Olympus massif itself, which is almost 3,000 m above sea level. extends far beyond the tree line, sudden changes in the weather can be expected at any time and appropriate protective clothing and footwear must be taken with you.
- Mount Olympus, where the clouds gather and thunderstorms and hailstorms can break out even in summer, was not for nothing in ancient times as the throne of Lightning Thrower Zeus known.
literature
- Free travel guide about the Olymp region. Twenty-three landmarks are featured, including the Archaeological Park and Archaeological Museum of Dion. Title: Olympus - ancient sites, museums, monasteries and churches. Download: https://dl.orangedox.com/OlympReisefuehrer
