Project History
The origin story: a 14-day solo route in 2020, twelve shelters, rescue-team fundraising, and the idea of a Camino de Olympo.
The first route linked Bountolas, Koromilia, Petrostrouga, Krevvatia, Apostolidis, Kakkalos, Agapitos, Laka Christaki, Salatoura, Agios Antonios, Migotzidis, and Livadaki. It was planned with route-map support, shaped by rescue-team experience, and walked to show that Olympus is more than one summit and one familiar approach.
From Idea To Route
The idea came from long-distance walking cultures abroad and from studying the Olympus map at Petrostrouga. The final line settled at 92.5 km with 7,650 m of positive elevation, leaving out Ano Pigadi and KEOAX because they did not fit the main circular route cleanly.
Rescue-Team Purpose
The first project raised 2,095 EUR for Hellenic Rescue Team volunteers, helping fund mountain rescue equipment, radios, antennas, and tools. The radio network on 146.500 MHz became part of the route story because communication can matter as much as fitness.
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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.