펠로폰네소스 산맥‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪14‬개의 협곡

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.

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.

The trail leads directly through the monastery grounds

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.