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 can safely reach the realm of Hades, the world of the dead.
From Gliki you can walk along part of the river.

Translated by

•

Max

November 21, 2024

Hiking

In summer it is worth walking along the river through the water. In spring the hiking trail next to it offers great views of the Acheron and leads deep into the mountains. Some paths into the mountains to the springs are signposted.

Translated by

•

Mjon

July 11, 2024

Hiking

On hot days it is wonderful to enter the coolness of the gorge via the water. Make sure you have good, non-slip shoes that you can use to enter the …

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Acheron River

4.9

(83)

332

hikers

1. Rock Tunnel Entrance – Acheron River loop from Glyki

6.58km

02:01

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(68)

263

hikers

2. Acheron River – Rock Tunnel Entrance loop from Glyki

8.61km

02:32

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(11)

hikers

3. Acheron River – Rock Tunnel Entrance loop from ΕΣΤΙΑΤΟΡΙΟ ΠΗΓΕΣ ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑ 1993

4.32km

01:19

150m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 60 m

Weather

Monday 16 March

16°C

7°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Πρέβεζας, Greece

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Rock Tunnel Entrance

View of Lichnos Bay

Acheron River Gorge

View of the Acheron River

Voidomatis River

Old Tunnel

View of the Gorge

River Fork Gorge

Ruins at the Confluence of the Acheron

Small Chapel

Secondary Gorge with Waterfall (Acheron Tributary)

Riverside Picnic Spot

Acheron River

1. Rock Tunnel Entrance – Acheron River loop from Glyki

2. Acheron River – Rock Tunnel Entrance loop from Glyki

3. Acheron River – Rock Tunnel Entrance loop from ΕΣΤΙΑΤΟΡΙΟ ΠΗΓΕΣ ΑΧΕΡΟΝΤΑ 1993

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️