A well-maintained and easy-to-walk sandy path with stairs leads west up to the 260m summit. It's pleasant to walk in the partial shade and as you climb you can enjoy great views over the metropolis and the Acropolis.

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The relaxed alternative with the Teleferiko for €10 oneway and €13 round trip.

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Distance 751 m

Uphill 70 m

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Thursday 12 March

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Serpentine Ascent to Mount Lycabettus (260 m)

1. View from Lycabettus Hill – Panagia Kapnikarea Church loop from Μοναστηράκι

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