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The Top 19 Gorges in Epirus

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 19

to choose from in Epirus. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Epirus.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

Vradeto Stairs

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An absolute hiking highlight for everyone.

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Acheron River

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The Acheron in Epirus (northwest Greece) is the river of the dead in Greek mythology. The ferryman Charon leads the dead across the middle of the river so that they …

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Descent to Vikos Gorge

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Approximately 30min to go down to the world deepest gorges. 900m deep for 1km rim to rim. I saw a bear near the path 10m from me but he was …

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Vradeto Steps (Skala Vradetou) – Kapesovo to Vradeto, Vikos Gorge

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Until the end of the 20th century there was only one way to get to the lovely Zagori village of Vradeto - via the so-called Steps (Skala), a winding staircase …

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Vikos Gorge

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deepest Canyon in the world. Awesome but hard hike

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Rock Passage to Beloi Balcony

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The path from the plateau becomes narrower and you suddenly find yourself in a narrow rocky alley. It is a foretaste before you step out into the steep Vīkos Gorge, …

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Rest Area Under Old Trees in Vikos Gorge

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Not too far from the descent in Vikos, this destination is suitable for those who are not necessarily looking for the sporty and time-related challenge of a complete traverse, but …

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Agia Paraskevi Monastery (Vikos Gorge)

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Agia Paraskevi Monastery is an abandoned monastery on the edge of the Vikos Gorge in the Zagori region of northwestern Greece. Founded between 1413 and 1414, the monastery consists of …

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Trail Junction to Vikos and Papigo

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From here you can easily get down to the (possibly dry) river bed or you can continue up or down the gorge.

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View of Vikos Gorge

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I had no idea that here, in the middle of Europe, is the deepest canyon in the world. Very impressive, highly recommended!

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The Top 19 Gorges in Epirus

Vradeto Stairs

Acheron River

Descent to Vikos Gorge

Vradeto Steps (Skala Vradetou) – Kapesovo to Vradeto, Vikos Gorge

Vikos Gorge

Rock Passage to Beloi Balcony

Rest Area Under Old Trees in Vikos Gorge

Agia Paraskevi Monastery (Vikos Gorge)

Trail Junction to Vikos and Papigo

View of Vikos Gorge

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