Mount Olympus
Greece's highest mountain: 55 peaks above 2,000 m, ravines, forests, streams, myth, and the 2,917 m summit of Mytikas.
Olympus is known worldwide as the home of the twelve gods, but the challenge is built on the real mountain: high ridges, deep ravines, forests, streams, sudden weather, and a landscape large enough that many walkers only ever see one side of it.
Mountain Character
Mytikas rises to 2,917 m, but the challenge is not only about the summit. It is a way to move through the forests, ridges, ravines, emergency shelters, and quieter southern and western landscapes that give Olympus its scale.
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The Trail
A circular 92.5 km Olympus route with 7,650 m of positive elevation, long multi-day pacing, and several sections that deserve real caution.
ChallengeThe 12 Refuge Challenge
One passport, twelve shelters, twelve stamps, and no time limit: complete Olympus in the way your mountain experience allows.
RefugesOlympus Refuges
Olympus has fourteen shelters in total: eight organised refuges with summer services and six emergency shelters for prepared mountain users.
ToursGuided Tours
Four support levels for different hikers: Self-Guided Plus, Semi-Guided, Fully Guided, and All Inclusive.
StoriesStories And History
Project origin, rescue-team purpose, first challengers, interviews, and practical trail lessons.
TrailSafety And Hiker Rules
Twelve practical rules for walking Olympus well: shared dorms, limited water, no showers, pack weight, weather, food, and Leave No Trace.