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Hymettus

Peaks and trails

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Peaks and trails

The highest peak is called Evzonas and has an altitude of 1,026 metres. In antiquity the northernmost part was called Megas Hymettus and the southernmost Elasson or Anydros Hymettus. Today the southern peaks are called Mavrovouni and Kontra.

  • Evzonas: 1,026 m
  • Mavrovouni: 770 m
  • Stroma: 735 m
  • Korakovouni: 728 m
  • Profitis Ilias: 659 m

According to the Greek Wikipedia, trails have been cleared and marked.

Access to the summit is restricted. Antennas and a military radar are located there, and access is allowed only to authorised vehicles.

Rocky slope with pines and thyme in autumn light
The summit ridge with a view toward Athens and the sea (illustration)
The summit ridge with a view toward Athens and the sea

Sources: Wikipedia (Greek and English), article Hymettus. Distances and lengths are as the sources give them and differ between them.

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