Easy autumn circular hike in the beech forests around Nymfaio, the traditional stone village on Mount Vitsi, to Lake Lakkou, on the blue trail and the international E4 trail.
The blue trail is named after the purple-blue freshwater crayfish that lived in the river until 1995; along the way you see lichens, mushrooms and the red fly agaric (Amanita muscaria).
Afterwards there is free time in Nymfaio, with an optional visit to the Arcturos brown bear sanctuary (the visit is not listed among what the price includes).
Circular route, 8.5 km, +300 m, about 2-2.5 hours with stops; organizer grade 2/5, basic fitness.
Ages 10 and over (children with an adult).
Timetable: coach boarding in Thessaloniki 07:30-07:50, stop on the way 09:00, arrival in Nymfaio 10:40 (car drivers meet at the public car park, https://maps.app.goo.gl/zQp3hEzx587THcZQ9), hike 10:45, free time in Nymfaio and optional Arcturos visit from 13:15, coach leaves 17:45 and is back in Thessaloniki around 19:30.
Bring hiking boots or sports shoes, long trousers, a fleece and a warm jacket, a rain jacket, a pack of up to 30 litres with 1.5 litres of water, snacks, a change of clothes, tissues and a rubbish bag; poles are recommended (they can be rented for €4 on the form).
To book: pay a €15 deposit per person by bank transfer with reference NAME + ACTIVITY (bank details on the organizer's post), then fill in the registration form choosing «Νυμφαίο 29/11» and upload the receipt; your place is confirmed by the deposit.
The balance is paid in cash on the day.
If you register 1-2 days before, email the organizer first.
Cancellation form https://form.jotform.com/262942772845368, transfer of your place to someone else https://form.jotform.com/263022486064353, refund policy https://ioletravel.gr/refund_returns/.
The trip is organised by the travel agency IOLE Travel; Hikers | Outdoor Activities & Mountain Skills (GEMI 168912706000) provides the hiking activity and guiding.
Info: facebook.com/hikersthessaloniki, instagram @hikers_thessaloniki.
