Start of the Parnitha climb – View of the Mount Parnitha climb loop from Κάτω Αχαρναί

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Greece

East Attica

Start of the Parnitha climb – View of the Mount Parnitha climb loop from Κάτω Αχαρναί

Hard

5.0

(10)

120

riders

Start of the Parnitha climb – View of the Mount Parnitha climb loop from Κάτω Αχαρναί

03:17

58.2km

1,280m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Δρυμός Πάρνηθας

Δασόκτημα Τατοΐου-Σαλονίκης Λοιμικού-Συνιδιόκτητο Δάσος Γκούρα-Πάρνηθας

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

Start of the Parnitha climb

Highlight • Climb

From here on out the road is nice and smooth with light traffic.

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19.8 km

View of the Mount Parnitha climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice view to get a sense of how much climbing you have done.

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22.0 km

Water stop in Parnitha National Park

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22.7 km

Start of the Fire Road Loop, Parnitha National Park

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Here is the start of the fire road loop. I found it best to go counter clockwise as it give the better down hill run. There is a nice place …

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26.9 km

View of Parnitha National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

28.6 km

Parnitha Summit and Communication Tower

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View from top

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29.1 km

OTE Tower of Parnitha

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Special concrete structure that houses various antennas. The view from the spot is amazing.

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30.7 km

Δασόκτημα Τατοΐου-Σαλονίκης Λοιμικού-Συνιδιόκτητο Δάσος Γκούρα-Πάρνηθας

Nature Reserve

58.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.5 km

779 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.0 km

224 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 4 November

17°C

12°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

January 5, 2025,Training in Parnitha (traffic edition)

This was a great day for cycling. But my legs were f@cked from the previous rides. Anyhow i didn't want to "skip leg day" so i cracked on. I was way slower this time and had a few stops. Along the way so many cars were passing by to "Mpafi" and "Flampouri" refuge. At 1200m it was starting to get …

March 30, 2024,To OTE tower @ Parnitha with a bro.....

A great day for cycling and with a new friend.
Thank you @AndreaGentili89 for cycling along and i hope we do more rides together.

March 26, 2024,Acharnes to Parnitha OTE tower challenge

I think today i had my fastest descent.
No traffic at all
Gonna try this tomorrow again.

April 17, 2024,Just a quick one to Parnitha OTE tower

Since i had some time to spare i thought i'd go for a quick one
When i started it was a bit chilly. But as long as i was pedalling it was ok
When i reached the top 100m before the tower there is a gate and a door. Both locked this time. Which is not good cause you can't …

March 28, 2024,Day 3 .Acharnes to Parnitha OTE tower challenge

Very nice day for a ride.
I started early so that i won't have traffic on route.
My uphill time was 90 seconds faster.

December 10, 2023,Parnitha OTE tower ride

It's been a while since i've been to the top. Today no wind at all only cold. Rode up and enjoyed the view clear sky and some snow!!!
So beautiful....

September 1, 2024,To OTE tower (almost) @ Parnitha & Skipiza

Today it was a cloudy and windy day in the morning.
So went on my classic training route.
When i reached the cable car it started raining lightly. I kept going though.
Saw 3 deers at 1000m. Females.
Included a section of "Skipiza" with a great view at 1224m. Max incline if 12%. Compared to yesterdays 18% that was easy... …

February 1, 2025,Parnitha training with a bro

Today i pursuaded my bro @Kostas Raptis to finally ride the Parnitha climb.
In previous rides @Kostas Raptis had done Mt. Penteli and Mt. Hymettus successfully.
So well done my friend and i hope we can climb more mountains.
Next up we need to persuade @Wolf and @Theo ....