The Menalon Trail: Nymfasia - Magouliana

Hike Section 6 of the Menalon Trail – a demanding climb through oak and fir forest to one of the highest villages of Arcadia – as a full-day trip from Athens. Our driver picks you up from your hotel in Athens, takes you to Nymfasia in the mountains of Arcadia and waits for you in Magouliana at the end of the hike, so you can walk the trail without any driving or logistics.

The Menalon Trail is a 75 km waymarked route that links nine traditional villages of Arcadia. In 2015 it became the first hiking trail in Greece to be certified as a “Leading Quality Trail – Best of Europe” by the European Ramblers Association.

Section at a glance

• Route: Nymfasia – Magouliana (Menalon Trail, Section 6)
• Distance: 8.9 km
• Walking time: about 3.5 hours
• Difficulty: Difficult (4/5)
• Terrain: footpaths and dirt roads, well waymarked

Highlights on the way

• An oak wood and the Kernitsa bridge
• Kernitsa Monastery, a large monastic complex set against a huge rock
• The hermitage of Sfyrida (about 1,000 m) with its spring – an ideal rest stop
• Dense fir forest below the long, steep slope of Kastro (about 1,250 m)
• Arrival in the mountain village of Magouliana

Your day

• Around 07:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Athens (or another meeting point) by our private driver.
• Around 10:00 – Arrival in Nymfasia after a scenic drive of about 2.5–3 hours via Corinth and Tripoli, with a short coffee stop if you like.
• Hike – Walk Section 6 of the Menalon Trail from Nymfasia to Magouliana at your own pace.
• Afternoon – Our driver meets you in Magouliana. Time for a late lunch or coffee in the village (not included).
• Evening – Return transfer to your hotel in Athens.

Good to know

• Wear trekking shoes and bring a rain jacket, water and snacks.
• The best season for the trail is May to September; in other months we will advise you on conditions.
• Would you like more than one day on the trail? See the 2-day options below, with an overnight stay in a mountain village and luggage transfer.
• A professional local hiking guide can be arranged on request.

Contact us with your date and number of people – we reply within 24 hours.