Hiking from Nithavri to Panagia Asfentamiani

The route at a glance

Route suitable for: Hiking.

Hiking on: Dirt roads.

Degree of difficulty: Easy route (for the level of experienced hikers).

Starting point: Central square of Nithavri, above the old fountain.

End: At the chapel of Panagia Asfentamiani.

Special features: Short hike to visit the picturesque chapel of Panagia Asfentamiani, in a very nice location with greenery and coolness, on the way to the Kalika plateau.

Marking: Absent, but by no means necessary.

Drinking water point on the route: There is a fountain with drinking water in the courtyard of the church (fed by a spring), but it dries up during the summer months. For this reason, get water from the spring in the village square.

Realization: Any time of the year.

Equipment

Spring – Summer – Autumn: short pants, walking stick, hat, sunglasses, water (1½ liter water bottle).

Winter: Winter hiking shoes, winter clothing, raincoat, walking stick, water (1½ liter water bottle).

The route in numbers

Route length: 1,5 km

Duration: 0h24′ – 0h30′

Minimum altitude: 469m

Highest altitude: 594m

Total altitude gain / loss: +126m / -5m

Slope: Maximum +29,8 % / -21,0%. Average: +12,0% / -9,3%