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Kormokopou Cave

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Kormokopou Cave

Recommended by 8 hikers out of 10

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς

Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous

Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    1. Kormokopou Cave – Papakefala Viewpoint loop from Agios Ioannis

    8.31km

    03:15

    340m

    340m

    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    July 23, 2021

    The path through some gravel slopes, which is critical in many places, is marked with very small red dots, which can often only be found with luck. GPS highly recommended. There is an upper (with climbing points) and a lower variant of the path to the spectacular viewpoint above the gorge. From there it's easy to the coast.
    Cover skin! There are plenty of pine processionary moths (hair) there!

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      September 4, 2023

      In 2023 it will be very detailed and clearly signposted with blue dots every 5m. NO dangerous spots visible. Incredibly beautiful tour with alpine flair, even possible in hot weather, most of the route leads through beautiful pine forests

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        June 23, 2019

        A not very deep cave, which also serves as shepherd's house, drinking and milking place. At least in June 2019, a trickle of fresh water will be swelling out of a sinus. On a somewhat precarious and apparently not yet marked way you could descend further west into the Eligia Gorge (it is said) ...

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