ペロポネソス半島の峡谷・トップ20

Tickets, including seat reservations, can be booked online through Hellenic Train or purchased at the Diakopto train station. Advance booking is highly recommended, especially during peak season and on weekends, as the train is very popular with groups. Many visitors use the train for a combined tour. A popular stop is the Zachlorou (Mega Spileo) station. From there, you can hike to the famous Mega Spileo Monastery or walk part of the way through the gorge along the railway tracks. The route is considered one of the most beautiful public transport routes in Europe and offers fantastic photo opportunities at a leisurely speed of 30-40 km/h. Unfortunately, bicycles are not permitted on the train.

The Odontotos Rack Railway (Greek: Οδοντωτός) is one of Greece's most spectacular railway lines, connecting the coastal town of Diakopto on the Gulf of Corinth with the mountain village of Kalavryta. The railway winds through the impressive Vouraikos Gorge, past steep cliffs, through narrow tunnels, and over numerous bridges. The line is approximately 22 kilometers long. The journey takes about 60 minutes. It is a narrow-gauge railway (750 mm) with rack-and-pinion sections to overcome the steep gradients (over 700 meters of elevation gain). Modern multiple units from the Swiss manufacturer Stadler Rail are used.

As long as you're not afraid of heights, it's an absolutely wonderful experience. And don't worry, you'll hear the train coming beforehand. :-)

Here begins the first of the three steep cogwheel sections

Flower-filled monastery and friendly monks.

From Mystras, take the E4 up to the rest area, then descend the gorge to Parorio. From there, return to Mystras. Approx. 3 hours / 10 km

The tour is definitely worth it, but there were some really difficult sections. It's "only" along the riverbed, but at 5'1" (1.54 m) I still had a bit of trouble climbing up some spots, as there were no good footholds and the rocks were slippery. It reminded me of bouldering. We also had to check two or three places where the climb was really difficult. Bring water and plan for at least four hours.

May be dry in August