Achaea

The Top 7 Gorges in Achaea

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 7 to choose from in Achaea. 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 Achaea.

Odontotos Rack Railway (Diakopto–Kalavryta Railway)

Vouraikos Gorge Pedestrian Tunnel

Vouraikos Gorge Railway Walk

Styx Waterfall

Salmeniko Gorge and Castle Rock

Niamata Railway Station (Vouraikos Gorge)

Kastro Listrina Ruins

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Odontotos Rack Railway (Diakopto–Kalavryta Railway)
Hiking Highlight
This meanwhile renovated train is a hit and popular with tourists from all over the world. It can be useful to get your ticket online in advance.
Unfortunately in Greece …
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Vouraikos Gorge Pedestrian Tunnel
Hiking Highlight
Narrow section in the Vouraikos Gorge. According to legend, Hercules used his sword to split a rock that blocked the passage to reach his beloved Voura's daughter Eliki, hence the …
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Vouraikos Gorge Railway Walk
Hiking Highlight
Follow along the railway track through the Agios Nikolaos-Gourna nature park. The red cliffs and forested slopes frame your journey – this is a peaceful place to hike, with nature in abundance.
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Styx Waterfall
Mountaineering Highlight
Aus der fast senkrechten südöstlichen Felswand des Berges Neraidorachi oder Neraidochori (2238 Meter) im Aroania-Gebirge (auch Chelmos genannt) stürzt der Wasserfall des Styx etwa 200 Meter tief in eine Schlucht. …
Tip by Marten
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Salmeniko Gorge and Castle Rock
Mountain Biking Highlight (Segment)
The gorge path is closed due to rockfall. However, you can get through by bike or on foot. Despite the construction of the river power station, it is an incredible impression of a wild landscape.
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Niamata Railway Station (Vouraikos Gorge)
Mountain Biking Highlight
The street only goes up to this station. There used to be a small settlement there. Usually the trains cross further up the valley. We were lucky that this was crossed.
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Tip by Toni Caviezel
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Kastro Listrina Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Remains of a Byzantine castle on a rock, surrounded by deep ravines on three sides. Somewhat hidden...
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