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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ιωαννίνων

Drakolimni of Tymfi

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Drakolimni of Tymfi

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ιωαννίνων, Epirus, Greece

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1. Astraka Hut – Drakolimni of Tymfi loop from Μικρό Πάπιγκο

5.78km

02:45

400m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Astraka Hut – Drakolimni of Tymfi loop from Μικρό Πάπιγκο

14.9km

06:17

1,020m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Senta ERZ 🌷

December 1, 2021

Drakolimni is the name of several alpine or sub-alpine lakes in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece: those in Mount Tymfi (Astraka) and Smolikas are the most famous. According to local folk tales, the lakes used to be inhabited by dragons who fought each other by throwing pine trees and rocks, creating the peculiar landscape and giving the lakes their names. This Drakolimni lake near the Astraka hut is at an altitude of 2050 m above sea level on the Tymfi mountain range in the Vikos Aoos National Park. It is dominated by the nearby Ploskos and Astraka peaks. The lake is a 5 hour walk from the village of Papingo and about an hour from the Astraka hut and is a popular trekking destination in the Vikos-Aoos National Park. The lake is inhabited by a mountain newt and is under nature protection.

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Simon

November 11, 2024

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ιωαννίνων, Epirus, Greece

Drakolimni of Tymfi

1. Astraka Hut – Drakolimni of Tymfi loop from Μικρό Πάπιγκο

2. Astraka Hut – Drakolimni of Tymfi loop from Μικρό Πάπιγκο

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