Best trails in Agia Paraskevi

Agios Ioannis Kinigos Monastery - Hymettus Trail 11 (Μονή Αγίου Ιωάννου Κυνηγού - Υμηττός Μονοπάτι 11) A small and beautiful route, which starts from the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Kynigos, in the northern part of Mount Hymettus, in the area of Agia Paraskevi. The route follows the path '11' and initially heads south, passing the Foure mines. It then goes around the peak, where an ancient Tower is located and returns to the starting point from a path which is directed further northeast. A...

Agios Ioannis Kinigos Monastery - Liontari Cave - Korakovouni Pothole (Μονή Αγίου Ιωάννου Κυνηγού - Σπήλαιο Λιονταριού - Βάραθρο Κορακοβουνίου) One of the most important routes of Hymettus, of natural, palaeontological and mythological interest. The view is incredible. A characteristic natural element of the mountain are the caves, many of which are easily accessible and of archaeological value, such as the Lion Cave, with findings of prehistoric habitation.

Cholargos - Korakovouni Summit on Mt Hymettus (Χολαργός - Κορυφή Κορακοβούνι στον Υμηττό) From the foothills of Mount Hymettus in the area of Cholargos, the route climbs from the side of the National Research Centre Democritus up the verdant ridge of Mount Hymettus towards the Korakovouni peak. After arriving there, the course heads south along the ridge, descending slightly following the Trail '10' until it meets Trail '8' and changes course to the northwest and the starting point....

Agios Ioannis Kinigos Monastery - Fyré Mines - Liondari Cave (Μονή Αγίου Ιωάννη Κυνηγού - Ορυχεία Φυρέ - Σπήλαιο Λιονταριού) A circular route that starts from the northernmost end of Mount Hymettus and heads initially towards the Agios Ioannis Kinigos Monastery. Then the route, passes the Fyré Mines and continues south along the northeastern slope, to ascend to the Liondari Cave. The route returns back to the starting point from the northwestern slope, thus offering panoramic and very...