Autumn day trip from Athens to mountainous Corinthia with the SWEN hiking group.
Circular hike from Lake Doxa (890 m, Ancient Feneos) on the slopes of Ntourntouvana, the southern end of Helmos, towards the Kynigou pass, on a path through firs, black pines, oaks and chestnuts with many kinds of mushrooms and views of the lake from above.
Rest stop at the Gkogkaki sheepfold with a panoramic view of Lake Doxa and Mount Ziria, then back to the lake shore.
+450 m / -450 m; about 4.5 hours including rest stops, depending on the group's pace.
Grade 1+/5 (moderate).
After the hike, a visit to the 14th-century Agios Georgios (Fonia) monastery for the monks' rose-petal spoon sweet, and lunch at a traditional tavern with a lake view.
Coach boarding points: Syntagma (metro stop on Vasilissis Amalias Ave.) 07:00, Omonia Square (outside Hondos Center) 07:05, Palataki stop in Chaidari 07:20, Elefsina (Olympia Odos & Afon Kypraiou, D & C store) 07:35, Canal Souvlaki at the Isthmus of Corinth 08:25.
Return to Athens around 22:00.
The price includes private coach to and from Athens, programme planning, experienced hike leaders trained in first aid, a fitness instructor, a group first-aid kit, hiking equipment and VAT. Food is not included.
Ages 10 and over (minors with an adult); good fitness required.
Bring hiking shoes or boots (or trainers with a good non-slip sole, no canvas shoes), a backpack, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and at least 1.5–2 L of water.
Tickets online by card or PayPal through Eventbrite or on the trip page, or by bank transfer after filling in the form on the page or emailing hiking@swentravel.com to confirm availability.
No cash sales on the day.
Cancellation: up to 14 days before, full refund or a credit voucher of equal value valid for 1 year; 7–13 days before, 50%; 4–6 days before, 25%; less than 4 days before, nothing.
Name changes up to 1 day before (Mon–Fri until 16:00) by email to hiking@swentravel.com, €7 per ticket.
In bad weather or for other safety reasons the trip moves to a new date or is cancelled with a full refund.
Participants get a detailed email 2–3 days before (weather, latest updates).
Info: hiking@swentravel.com, (+30) 6947687677 (Mon–Fri 10:30–18:30).