
Trekking · Day Hike
Dirfys: Elatia Fir Forest from Rachi Syka to Steni 2026
Steni Dirfyos
Event Details
Date
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Start time: 07:00 • End time: 19:30
Start Location
Euboea
Event Type
Day Hike
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+185m(gain)
Organizer
Wanderlust Outdoor Activities
Official Announcement
View ↗Entry Fee
€42
Participant Limit
53spots
The hike
Difficulty: 1 · Easy(organizer grade: Α)
Walking time: 3-3.83 h
Departure: Athens, Agios Antonios metro 07:00 (coach; meeting 06:40); pick-ups at former Renault, Kalyftaki, Agios Stefanos (8th Kryoneri), KTEL Chalkida and Artaki
Important Information
Coach day trip from Athens to Mount Dirfys, Euboea: a mostly downhill point-to-point hike through dense fir forest, ending in the village of Steni.
The hike starts at the saddle and heads to Rachi Syka, follows the route from Pyrgakia to the EOS Chalkida mountain refuge, descends into the Elatia fir forest, then after a gentle uphill section follows path S2 down to Steni.
About 7 km, +185 m / −680 m, grade Α, 3:00 net walking time, 3:50 including stops.
Afterwards, free time in Steni for coffee and sweets.
For people with moderate fitness who can walk 7 km on natural mountain ground with long downhill sections; the 680 m descent needs steady footing and care, following the guides.
Mandatory gear: hiking boots and hiking poles.
Meeting at Agios Antonios metro station at 06:40, departure strictly at 07:00 by tourist coach; intermediate pick-ups at former Renault, Kalyftaki, Agios Stefanos (8th Kryoneri), KTEL Chalkida and Artaki.
Booking with prepayment; an information email with all participation details is sent in the week of the trip, and a Viber group chat is set up for the group.
Capacity 53 people.
Included: tourist coach, guides' fees, cereal bar and Naturals juice, group first-aid kit, professional civil liability insurance, Iridium satellite link and satellite communication device, planning and running of the activity.
Not included: anything not explicitly listed as included.
The finish pin is the organizer's Steni Dirfyos location; the start is on the saddle above.
Contact: 693 157 8969, info@wanderlustactivities.gr.
