Roussanou Monastery – View of the Thumb of Meteora loop from Καλαμπάκα

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Roussanou Monastery – View of the Thumb of Meteora loop from Καλαμπάκα

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Roussanou Monastery – View of the Thumb of Meteora loop from Καλαμπάκα

03:31

10.2km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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 8.90 km for 280 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Agia Trias Monastery rock formation

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Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) Monastery, Meteora

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The Agia Triada Monastery (Monastery of the Holy Trinity) is probably one of the most famous Meteora monasteries, Roger Moore was also here as James Bond on a deadly mission. …

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View of Meteora Monastery

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Kalambaka valley viewpoint

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Stairway to the Monastery of Rousanou, Meteora

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Roussanou Monastery

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View of Meteora Monasteries

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It's easy to see why these monasteries are a designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built atop towering rock pillars in central Greece between the 14th and 16th centuries, …

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View of the Thumb of Meteora

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bell 🔔 on top of the mountain 🏔️

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Hermit Cells of Meteora

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10.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

2.24 km

1.54 km

1.50 km

490 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.93 km

2.54 km

1.03 km

232 m

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

16°C

6°C

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Comments

January 20, 2026,Wanderung zu den Meteora-Klöstern in Kalambaka/Griechenland

Short break in Northern Greece!

We drove from our accommodation in Edessa to Kalambaka.

There, we hiked to the spectacular monasteries of Meteora in temperatures just above freezing. A fantastic hike!

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