Stymphalos – Ruins of Zaraka Monastery loop from Stymfalia Lake
Stymphalos – Ruins of Zaraka Monastery loop from Stymfalia Lake
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Stymphalos – Ruins of Zaraka Monastery loop from Stymfalia Lake
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15.3km
150m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: May 21, 2026
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Λίμνη Στυμφαλία - Απέλευρο όρος Δήμου Στυμφαλίας Κορινθίας και Κοινότητας Αλέας Αργολίδας
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9.07 km
Lake Stymphalia and the Sixth Labor of Hercules
Highlight • Lake
The 12 Labors of Hercules are the exploits carried out on the orders of Eurytheus, the king of Argos, the half-brother and enemy of Hercules, who also reigns over the cities of Mycenae and Tiryns
The sixth labor entrusted to Hercules was to have to kill the gigantic birds of Lake Stymphale, which not only swarmed, but had a fearsome beak, wings and talons, all in bronze (ancient bronze) and they fed on fresh flesh.
attacking men and herds to feed themselves and leaving the remains of the corpses to rot on the spot spreading a putrid odor.
According to the legend, Hercules first killed them with his arrows, but there were so many of them that by the end of the day the arrows were exhausted.
Hercules, angry, struck his sword hard against his shield, causing such fright among the birds that they clashed with each other and drowned in the lake.
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9.37 km
Ruins
Ruins
9.77 km
Archaeological site of Stymfalos
Archaeological Site
10.1 km
Stymphalos
Highlight • Settlement
11.2 km
Ruins of Zaraka Monastery
Highlight • Historical Site
15.3 km
End point
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.42 km
5.55 km
808 m
490 m
Surfaces
9.12 km
5.36 km
379 m
287 m
124 m
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