Stefani-Profitis Ilias crossing
Hiking in Mycenae
Stefani-Profitis Ilias crossing
The view form the top of the Profitis Ilias peak
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The view form the top of the Profitis Ilias peak
Crossing the small peak of Profitis Ilias near Stefani is an easy, albeit relatively long hike. The trail goes along the hills located between Mycenaean mountains and the Nyfitsa Mountains.
The route follows a large percentage of roads, but compensates the hiker with the very nice view from the top of Profitis Ilias.
The trail starts from Stefani and follows the series of roads leading to Agios Nikolaos chapel. Then continue on a secondary and unused dirt road, ending at the top of the peak Profitis Ilias. The road serves the small chapel of Profitis Ilias.
The descent of the northern face of the peak follows a combination of goat tracks, some times quite clearly marked on the steep slope, ending into a large plateau, where there are remnants of farming and livestock rearing. A quiet dirt road leads to the main asphalt road.
The return can be done by arrangement with another vehicle or on foot.
Text and photos: T. Adamakopoulos
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