エピルスの峡谷・トップ17

In the worldview of pre-Christian Greece, the Acheron River was significant as a river of the dead: in mythology, Charon, the ferryman to the underworld, lived on its banks. At burial, a coin was placed on each of the deceased's eyes; this was Charon's payment for safely crossing the river.

It is very pleasant to walk through the cool Acheron in this beautiful gorge.

Before the hike, arrange a taxi for the return trip from Vikos to Monodendri. Costs approximately €45 (2025). Drinking water sources are only available two-thirds of the way through. Hiking boots are recommended – there are short, rope-secured climbing sections.

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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.

A very impressive construction feat. That wasn't all that long ago, so until 1974 you really had to walk up these wonderful stairs to the next village if you wanted to visit? Admirable. We were also very impressed by this tour, great views and barely visible from the other side, these stairs built into the mountain.

The path from the plateau becomes narrower and you suddenly find yourself in a narrow rocky alley. It is a foretaste before you step out into the steep Vīkos Gorge, which is nowhere as visible as from the Belōi viewpoints. This rocky passage in front of you makes it even more exciting - nature has arranged it magnificently.

The staircase stretches over 1100 steps and overcomes a height difference of around 250 metres, including 39 narrow curves. Until the 1970s, this staircase was the only way to and from Vradēto; the current road connection was not completed until 1974.