チェルモス–ヴライコス国立公園の峡谷・トップ7

アギオス・ニコラオス・グルナ地方と隣接するヴライコス渓谷の岩壁は、地質学的に非常に特徴的です。 ここの岩石は主に2つのタイプで構成されています。 赤い礫岩：これらは特に顕著で、多くの岩壁に特徴的な粗い構造と赤みを帯びた色を与えています。礫岩は、細かい基質によって「接合」された丸みを帯びた岩石の破片（小石など）で構成される堆積岩です。 石灰岩：この地域が属するチェルモス・ヴライコスユネスコ世界ジオパークの大部分は、石灰岩で構成されています。これはしばしば強くカルスト化されており、渓谷の多くの洞窟や印象的な岩石層の形成に貢献しています。

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

The hike from Kalavryta to Diakopto through the gorge is 22.4 kilometers long. It is also part of the E 4 hiking trail, which leads across the Peloponnese. You can take the cogwheel train from Diakopto to the end point and hike back from there. You can also get off at the middle station and hike back from there for about 12 kilometers. The path leads along the tracks, over bridges and tunnels, where the train also runs alongside. Caution is advised.

Adventurous walking over the bridges

There is a tunnel for pedestrians here without the train going through.