Hiking Highlight (Segment)
Recommended by 8 hikers
This Highlight goes through a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Εθνικός Δρυμός Ολύμπου
This segment may be highly dangerous
Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
This segment may be dangerous
Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
The Louku route to the Summit of Mytikas. The route is really addictive, but you must not be carried away by its wild beauty. Be prepared and well-equipped, follow faithfully the signs and be very careful, so you can have an unforgettable experience you want to repeat every year.
August 16, 2023
The route has several blue on yellow background signs. The configuration of Louki looks more like a recession than a couloir - although "Louki" means the couloir. The route follows this recession with small maneuvers, looking for a series of successive slopes, separated by
4 steeper steps. The most difficult steps are the first (where the rock is slippery, due to continuous use) and the third step and could be considered as easy climbing (2-3rd alpine degree).
August 16, 2023
The height of Louki is just 150 m and keeping a normal pace, you will climb it in about
0h30 to 0h45
. Throughout the ascent you must be very careful not to throw stones at those who follow and make sure to warn them in time for your evolution. Do not overtake and do not make variations of the marked ascent line.
August 16, 2023
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