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Lake Votomos – View of Lake Votomos loop from Community of Zaros

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Lake Votomos – View of Lake Votomos loop from Community of Zaros

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Lake Votomos – View of Lake Votomos loop from Community of Zaros

01:11

4.09km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Waypoints

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Hotel

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114 m

Chapel at the Entrance to Rouvas Gorge

Highlight • Religious Site

When you start the gorge hike at Eleonoras Country Village, you pass this small chapel. It is open and you can take a look inside. It is in use because candles were burning here early in the morning.

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733 m

Start of the Rouvas Gorge Hike at Lake Zaros

Highlight • Trail

Emerald green and tree-lined, this small reservoir was created northeast of Zaros in 1987 to store the city's natural spring water. It attracts numerous birds and is ideal for relaxing …

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926 m

Cretan Herb Garden in Psiloritis (Zaros and Rouvas)

Highlight • Natural

Sage, rosemary and other plants grow here. Fantastic... just enjoy the scent of nature.

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4

1.04 km

Terrace overlooking Lake Votomos

Highlight • Lake

Yeeeeees... lake, view, panorama, carp, turtles and lots of swimming birds.

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1.14 km

Lake Votomos

Highlight • Lake

The small lake is fenced and everything is very well maintained.
Many different hiking tours can be started from there and strengthened before or after in the tavern by the lake.

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1.25 km

View of Lake Votomos

Highlight • Viewpoint

Awesome view... stop, take a break and enjoy!

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2.68 km

Zaros Folklore and Geology Museum

Highlight • Monument

8

4.02 km

Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Free parking, directly at the entrance to the Rouvas Gorge

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4.09 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.03 km

949 m

659 m

242 m

200 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

1.25 km

659 m

222 m

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Highest point (420 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

21°C

12°C

27 %

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