아카이아‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪9‬개의 협곡

Egialia 근처의 Voutsimo-Schlucht(Voutsimo Gorge)는 수정처럼 맑은 물로 유명하며, 종종 따뜻한 달에도 상쾌하고 시원하게 유지됩니다. 펠로폰네스 지역에는 종종 돌이 많은 강바닥 안이나 강바닥을 따라 하이킹하기에 완벽한 이러한 자연 기념물이 많이 있습니다. 이 협곡은 Egialia 지방 자치구(Achaia 현)에 있습니다. 눈에 띄는 지점은 접근성을 제공하는 "Peristerona" 다리입니다.

Agios Nikolaos-Gourna 지역과 인접한 Vouraikos 협곡의 암벽은 지질학적으로 매우 두드러집니다. 이곳의 암석은 주로 두 가지 유형으로 구성되어 있습니다. 붉은 역암: 특히 눈에 띄며 많은 암벽에 특유의 거친 구조와 붉은색을 부여합니다. 역암은 미세한 기질에 의해 '시멘트처럼 굳어진' 둥근 암석 조각(예: 자갈)으로 구성된 퇴적암입니다. 석회암: 이 지역이 속한 Chelmos-Vouraikos 유네스코 세계 지질공원의 넓은 지역이 석회암으로 이루어져 있습니다. 석회암은 종종 심하게 카르스트화되어 협곡에 많은 동굴과 눈에 띄는 암석층이 형성되는 데 기여했습니다.

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.

The word "Katafygi" (Καταφύγι) simply means "refuge" or "shelter" in Greek. Since gorges and caves often served as hiding places for the local population during the Ottoman occupation or pirate attacks, numerous places throughout Greece bear this name (e.g., also on the islands of Kythnos or Ikaria).

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. :-)

Portes, the narrowest part of the Vouraikos Gorge, which according to legend was created by Hercules with his sword.

Here begins the first of the three steep cogwheel sections