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MOUNTAINEERING AND HIKING IN THE PIERIA MOUNTAIN
The mountain range of Pieria is of particular beauty. Our ancestors did not choose this location for the "Home of the Muses of Pieria", the patrons of art and science, by chance.
Here you will find paths of exquisite natural beauty along which you can take peaceful walks. On the other hand, however, for those of you seeking excitement and adventure there are also plenty of paths through Pieria to stir up the heart and emotions.
All the main routes through the Pierian mountains converge on the two refuges, shelters situated at 1000 m and 1680 m respectively. the first shelter is situated in the village of Ano Milia, and belongs to the "Greek Mountaineering Club" of Katerini. The European mountain path E4 crosses Pieria at this point on its way to Olympus.
Starting from Ano Milia there are three beautiful routes leading to the top of the Pierian Mountains:
• Ano Milia (E4) - Toufes Karageorgi - Avdella - Flambouro
• Ano Milia - Pente Pirgoi
• Ano Milia - Monacho Nero - Chteni
The second refuge is located at the point "Srakatsana" and belongs to the "Club of Greek Climbers" of Katerini.
Many important routes starting from the village of Ritini and "Paliopanagia" converge at Sarakatsana, where there is a picturesque mountain chapel.
• Ritini - Kastanario - Likopigada - Sarakatsana
• Paliopanagia - the Forest of the Perennial Beech Trees - the Spring "Zoe" - the stream "Kati" - Sarakatsana.
• Sarakatsana - "Spring Kati" - Arvanitis
If you continue upwards you will reach the peak of the Pierian Mountains, Flambouro.
An unusual route of historical interest starts from the village of Palia Vria:
• Palia Vria - Sentoukia (ancient marble quarry) - Marmaro - Monacho Nero
You can reach the ski resort of Elatochori along an asphalt road. A cross country route starting here is:
• Papa Chorafi (Ski Resort) - Saltapida - Arvanitis - Lapousi - Flambouro
The two mountaineering clubs of Katerini, which are responsible for the Mountain Shelters, have their headquarters in Katerini and can offer all the assistance and information you might need for climbing routes on Pieria.
The mountain range of Pieria is of particular beauty. Our ancestors did not choose this location for the "Home of the Muses of Pieria", the patrons of art and science, by chance.
Here you will find paths of exquisite natural beauty along which you can take peaceful walks. On the other hand, however, for those of you seeking excitement and adventure there are also plenty of paths through Pieria to stir up the heart and emotions.
All the main routes through the Pierian mountains converge on the two refuges, shelters situated at 1000 m and 1680 m respectively. the first shelter is situated in the village of Ano Milia, and belongs to the "Greek Mountaineering Club" of Katerini. The European mountain path E4 crosses Pieria at this point on its way to Olympus.
Starting from Ano Milia there are three beautiful routes leading to the top of the Pierian Mountains:
• Ano Milia (E4) - Toufes Karageorgi - Avdella - Flambouro
• Ano Milia - Pente Pirgoi
• Ano Milia - Monacho Nero - Chteni
The second refuge is located at the point "Srakatsana" and belongs to the "Club of Greek Climbers" of Katerini.
Many important routes starting from the village of Ritini and "Paliopanagia" converge at Sarakatsana, where there is a picturesque mountain chapel.
• Ritini - Kastanario - Likopigada - Sarakatsana
• Paliopanagia - the Forest of the Perennial Beech Trees - the Spring "Zoe" - the stream "Kati" - Sarakatsana.
• Sarakatsana - "Spring Kati" - Arvanitis
If you continue upwards you will reach the peak of the Pierian Mountains, Flambouro.
An unusual route of historical interest starts from the village of Palia Vria:
• Palia Vria - Sentoukia (ancient marble quarry) - Marmaro - Monacho Nero
You can reach the ski resort of Elatochori along an asphalt road. A cross country route starting here is:
• Papa Chorafi (Ski Resort) - Saltapida - Arvanitis - Lapousi - Flambouro
The two mountaineering clubs of Katerini, which are responsible for the Mountain Shelters, have their headquarters in Katerini and can offer all the assistance and information you might need for climbing routes on Pieria.
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