
Trekking · Day Hike
Parnitha: Loimiko and the 2,300-year-old tower hike 2026
Acharnes
Event Details
Date
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Start time: 11:00 • End time: 16:00
Start Location
Attica
Event Type
Day Hike
Distance
12 km
Elevation
+380m(gain)
Organizer
Active Travelers in Greece
Official Announcement
View ↗Entry Fee
€17
Registration Deadline
November 21, 2026
The hike
Difficulty: 2 · Moderate(organizer grade: Moderate)
Walking time: 5 h
Departure: Parnitha meeting point 11:00 (own transport; exact spot emailed 1-2 days before)
Important Information
Sunday hike of about 12 km, ±380 m and around 5 hours in the heart of Parnitha, mostly on shady paths through dense fir forest.
Points of interest: the chapels of Agios Petros and Agios Georgios, the historic Loimiko well and the Loimiko tower, a Hellenistic fort of 267-261 BC that was part of the Athenian defences, used to train new recruits and watch over the area.
Stop at the Loimiko well and a snack break at the small shelter next to Agios Georgios; with luck, deer or wild goats along the way.
Suitable for beginners in very good physical shape.
Times are indicative (meet 11:00, back about 16:00); the exact meeting point in Parnitha is emailed to participants 1-2 days before (check spam).
Transport to the meeting point is not included.
Included: mountain guides (mountain school graduates) with first-aid training, first-aid kit, civil liability insurance, guides' expenses, photos and 24% VAT. Bring hiking boots, a backpack, windproof and waterproof jackets, at least 1.5 l of water, a light snack and a personal first-aid kit.
The programme may change with the weather.
Contact: info@activetravelersingreece.com, +30 697 967 1700.
