
Trekking · Day Hike
Hike to Drakospito and Karavi climbing field, Vyronas Aesthetic Forest, Mount Hymettus 2026
Vyronas
Event Details
Date
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Start time: 09:00
Start Location
Attica
Event Type
Day Hike
Distance
6.5 km
Elevation
+310m(gain)
Organizer
D-EuZin
Official Announcement
View ↗Entry Fee
€15
Registration Deadline
November 27, 2026
The hike
Difficulty: 1 · Easy(organizer grade: A (Amateur))
Walking time: 3+ h
Departure: Vyronas, Koutalas park car park 09:00
Important Information
Loop hike of about 6.5 km with about 310 m of climbing in the southern part of the Vyronas Aesthetic Forest on Mount Hymettus, heading towards the old quarries, the Karavi climbing field and the Drakospito (Dragon House) of Hymettus.
The Drakospito, well hidden on the slopes of Hymettus, is possibly the oldest structure in Attica, built from huge stone blocks weighing tens of tonnes, with remains of other dragon houses around it.
Points of interest: the southern part of the Vyronas Aesthetic Forest, the Holy Monastery of Agios Georgios Koutalas, the Karavi climbing field, the Drakospito and the 344 m hill, with stretching in the forest at the end.
Along the way there are talks on how the Aesthetic Forest was created ("the finest balcony of Hymettus"), the story of the "Trelos" (Madman), and the local flora and fauna.
Hymettus is a protected habitat and Natura 2000 site with views over Athens.
Grade A (Amateur): suitable also for beginner hikers in good physical condition.
Walking time 3+ hours; back at the starting point around 12:00.
In unsettled weather the guide may shorten or cancel the hike.
Meeting at 09:00 in the car park (on the left) of the Koutalas park, Vyronas 16233 (GPS: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LqZBU4k5mZfyTxVc7); if you have no transport, call the organizer.
Sign up via the participation form on the event page; bookings are completed by bank transfer by Friday (the page says "Friday 30/11/2026").
The price includes a full briefing on the programme and basic hiking equipment, the hike guide Vangelis Zilakos (graduate/certified mountain guide), a group first-aid kit with escorts certified in first aid, and photos for everyone on the organizer's page.
Friends, family and children are welcome, or come on your own.
Basic autumn-winter equipment: https://d-euzin.gr/oreivatikos-exoplismos-fthinoporo-cheimonas/.
Info and bookings: 6973-464838 (Viber, WhatsApp), d-euzin@hotmail.com.
