Αισθητικό Δάσος Υμηττού 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Kaiti Argyropoulou was the president of the Athens Forestry Association. During her lifetime, she contributed decisively to the reforestation of Hymettus, while the restoration of the historic Kaisariani Monastery and the creation of the aesthetic forest of Hymettus are due to her own initiative.

Mount Immitos is one of the best places near Athens for hiking.

Beautiful view of Athens and Attica from Mount Karakovouni.

The path there is technically easy but relatively steep. Orientation isn't easy, as several paths lead there, and they aren't well signposted. I first followed the red and then the yellow markings. The monastery itself is very beautiful. I was there on a Sunday and found the gates locked. Only a guard dog barked.

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Best in spring or autumn. After a rain shower, the air is clear and the view of Athens is enchanting. Just take the path uphill from the monastery's botanical garden and follow the yellow markings.

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Hiking spot in Ymittos

Ymittos is a mountain of Attica. It is located on the eastern side of the Athens basin. It rises between the basin of Attica and the Mediterranean in a direction from N. to S. from the passage of Agios Ioannou to Kynigos ending above Voula and Vari. With a length of 23 kilometers and with its width varying from 4 to 6 kilometers it covers an area of 80,000 hectares. It has suffered devastating fires but continues to have green areas from continuous tree planting. From a geological point of view, Hymettos belongs to the Attic Cycladic zone. Its rocks contain limestones, shales, and large masses of marble and mica schists.

One of the points in Ymittos

A church in Ymittos

A monument at Ymittos

Ymittos, one of the beautiful forests in Attica

Monument at Ymittos! Must visit!

An excellent hiking place

Very popular place during the weekend, as it is an excellent spot for picnics and sunbathing!

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If you are interested in flora, this is the place for you!

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Take a close look! It's easy to miss the junction.

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This little-trodden path leads through the countryside. That's fun!

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Nice view from this place.

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Tower of Anthussa The history of the tower is not known. There is no information about when it was built. Certainly, it was not Byzantine and rather not Frankish. The construction style appears to belong to the Ottoman period. This theory is supported by its name: “Kula”, which is of Turkish origin meaning tower (although the use of this name is not always combined with Ottoman towers). It was probably one of the numerous Turkish Kules built by the Turks until the 18th century throughout Greece either to supervise their estates or as agha mansions or to serve military purposes. The tower is reported being in ruins already in 1722. https://www.kastra.eu/castleen.php?kastro=anthusattic

A visit is worthwhile for garden friends. Always amazing what grows and blooms in such a dry area.

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