View of the Corinth Canal – Southside Corinth Canal Trail loop from Hexamilion Wall

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View of the Corinth Canal – Southside Corinth Canal Trail loop from Hexamilion Wall

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View of the Corinth Canal – Southside Corinth Canal Trail loop from Hexamilion Wall

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16.3km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.47 km

View of the Corinth Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

An impressive structure. The Romans and Venetians tested this building almost 2,000 years earlier. However, they failed several times due to immense costs and technical possibilities.

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3.74 km

Southside Corinth Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Hopefully paved soon, this gravel trail seems rarely used but offers excellent views down into the old canal.

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5.90 km

Bunkers in the air 🏰 Corinth Canal Trail

Highlight • Historical Site

German bunkers are hanging precariously atop the hills overlooking the once strategic canal, undermined by recent Greek construction activity. Serious damage was caused to the canal during World War II. …

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6.22 km

Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gravel trail that can be a bit sticky when the mud is wet, but smooth in summer and probably soon to be paved.

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7.98 km

Corinth submersible bridge — Ancient Diolkos ship railway 🛤️

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At both entrances to the historic Corinth canal the land is so close to sea level that the 1988 constructed bridges use an interesting design: rather than a tall structure …

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15.6 km

Church of St. Nicholas of Isthmia

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The Church of Saint Nicholas (Agios Nikolaos) in Isthmia is a Greek Orthodox church located near the eastern entrance to the canal. It serves as the religious center for the …

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15.8 km

South Entrance of the Corinth Canal

Highlight • Monument

small harbor is included

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16.1 km

Isthmia 🌉 Submersible Bridge — Corinth Canal East Entrance

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Fun way to bike across the canal: At both entrances to the historic Corinth canal the land is so close to sea level that the 1988 constructed bridges use an …

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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