Walking and Trekking in Zagori

Walking routes in Greece’s wild and beautiful northern Pindos mountains

Guidebook to 30 walks and 3 treks centred on Zagori and Konitsa in mainland
Greece. From easy strolls to demanding hikes along remote mountainous
traverses, including the rugged peaks of Mt Timfi and Mt Smolikas in the
Pindos range, Drakolimni Lake, and the dramatic Vikos Gorge. With background
information on architecture, history and wildlife.

Zagori in Greece’s Northern Pindos National Park is among the last relatively
undiscovered and unspoilt hiking destinations in Europe. This guide presents a
selection of thirty walks and three short treks showcasing the region’s
captivating scenery, from dramatic gorges to mystical forests, crystal-clear
turquoise rivers, rugged alpine peaks and characterful mountain villages.

Routes vary from easy walks on clear paths to strenuous ascents and mountain
traverses, meaning that there is something to suit most ambitions and
abilities. Clear mapping accompanies the route description, and the
introduction to the guide covers all the practicalities, including getting to
Zagori, accommodation, equipment, maps and safety. There is also a wealth of
information about the region’s rich history, architecture, geology, plants and
wildlife, as well as fascinating notes on points of interest encountered on
route.

The routes are presented in five chapters, covering Central Zagori, Vikos
Gorge and vicinity, Mt Timfi, Konitsa and Mt Smolikas, and Valia Calda
National Park and Metsovo, with highlights including Mt Timfi and Mt Smolikas
(Greece’s second highest mountain), the breathtaking Vikos Gorge, traditional
stone arch bridges and the alpine tarns of Drakolimni (Dragonlakes). With so
much stunning scenery, this is a region that cries out to be explored.