
Trekking · Day Hike
Mantamia waterfall and Polydrosos hike, Parnassos 2026
Polydrosos
Event Details
Date
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Start time: 07:00 • End time: 20:30
Start Location
Phocis
Event Type
Day Hike
Distance
7.5 km
Elevation
+211m(gain)
Organizer
Trekkers
Official Announcement
View ↗Entry Fee
€40
The hike
Difficulty: 1 · Easy(organizer grade: 1/5)
Walking time: 3.5 h
Departure: Athens, Museum of Contemporary Art (Syngrou-Fix metro) 07:00 (coach); also Nea Filadelfeia junction, Kalyftaki bridge and Agios Stefanos
Important Information
One-way hike of 7.5 km and 3.5 hours with stops, from the Agia Eleousa springs to Mantamia and Polydrosos on Parnassos.
It starts near Lilaia at the springs of Agia Eleousa, where the waters of the Boeotian Kifisos rise, with the ruins of the old Agia Eleousa church among the plane trees.
It continues through the Mantamia ravine, among wooded slopes and running water, past old water-powered works, watermills and the ruins of the 1924 hydroelectric plant; higher up the gorge stands the Mantamia tower.
Stop for photos at the Mantamia waterfall with its small pool, then on over small bridges to Polydrosos, with free time in the village for food or coffee.
+211/-139 m, grade 1/5, easy and suitable for beginners with basic fitness.
Run with the Parnassos Hiking Club.
Meet 06:45, coach leaves 07:00 from the Museum of Contemporary Art (Syngrou-Fix metro), then Nea Filadelfeia junction (old Renault) 07:20, Kalyftaki bridge 07:25 and Agios Stefanos (Choriatiko) 07:30; back 20:30.
€40, €25 deposit.
Includes all coach transport, experienced first-aid certified guides, organisation by Trekkers and the Parnassos Hiking Club, group first-aid kit, civil liability insurance and VAT; meals, coffees and personal expenses not included.
Bring hiking shoes plus a second pair for after, 1.5 L of water and energy snacks, a dri-fit top, windbreaker, fleece, waterproof and a change of clothes, sunglasses, a hat and a personal first-aid kit; poles recommended.
Book and pay online on trekkers.gr; bookings are per person and a booking is valid only once the deposit is paid.
Cancellation: 100% refund if you cancel 7 or more days before the hike; no refund for cancellations less than 7 days before or no-shows.
You may pass your place to someone else if no named tickets or other binding bookings have been issued, the replacement meets the participation criteria and Trekkers is told in writing at least 2 working days before departure.
