Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 17, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.21 km for 3.70 km

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Start point

Parking

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3.14 km

View from Mount Dikeos

Highlight • Summit

there are two similar ways to run down. We took the left one, but would rather recommend the right one.

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3.60 km

View of Nisyros

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Very nice climb on the Dikeos

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3.96 km

Mount Dikeos Summit and Dikeos Christos Chapel

Highlight • Summit

Great view. Since you hike over scree and partly climb, sturdy shoes are mandatory.

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4.00 km

Summit of Mount Dikeos

Highlight • Summit

The highest peak on Kos

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4.12 km

Dikeos Summit

Highlight • Summit

5.68 km

Trail to Dikeos

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8.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

3.67 km

475 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

3.59 km

801 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 April

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