The Trail

Official challenge route

The official route line has not been published yet. The planner and map remain available for private route drafting.

Route Facts

The challenge loop is 92.5 km with 7,650 m of positive elevation. Emergency communication coverage is planned around the Hellenic Rescue Team radio network on 146.500 MHz; the official downloadable route line will appear here once the final file is published.

Difficulty And Pace

The three sections that need the most attention are Barbalas Ridge, Kofto toward Refuge A / Agapitos, and the route between Kitros, Nana, and Flambouro. Beginners should use a mountain guide on exposed or poorly marked sections; experienced hikers still need supply support for the emergency-shelter half of the route.

Equipment

Keep the map, water, and snacks reachable without removing the pack. Use trekking poles on descents, a waterproof shell for sudden storms, warm insulation for evenings and stops, a liner or foil blanket for emergency-shelter beds, dry bags for clothes and sleeping bag, tested boots, spare socks, and a sleeping bag suitable for cold nights even in summer.

Safety And Hiker Rules

Start with enough water, a charged radio or phone plan, and a powerbank. Olympus has fast microclimate changes, cold nights even in summer, and long stretches where mobile signal cannot be trusted. Keep the pack below roughly 15-18 kg, test equipment before the route, and leave shelters cleaner than you found them.

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