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Megalo Papingo – Mikro Papigo (Little Papigo) loop from Πάπιγκο

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Megalo Papingo – Mikro Papigo (Little Papigo) loop from Πάπιγκο

Hard

4.7

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Megalo Papingo – Mikro Papigo (Little Papigo) loop from Πάπιγκο

06:48

15.7km

1,080m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 7.93 km for 17 m

After 8.08 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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88 m

Megalo Papingo

Highlight • Settlement

Very nice and quiet village at the end of the Vikos gorge.

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1.09 km

Stone Bridge in Pindus National Park

Highlight • Bridge

1.82 km

Mikro Papigo (Little Papigo)

Highlight • Settlement

The National Park Information Center is located in the former school (8.30-15.30)

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3.79 km

Potable Water Fountain at Pindus National Park Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

Water also in August 2021. Shade under a roof.

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4.84 km

Shelter in Pindus National Park

Highlight • Mountain Hut

no water

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4.92 km

View of Mikro Papingo

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb is worthwhile for interesting views back to the valley and the villages.

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7.93 km

Astraka Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Mountain hut on a saddle with a fantastic view. Overnight and management. Taking off your shoes is also a must for eating ;-)

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13.1 km

Avragonia Fountain

Highlight • Natural Monument

Water source, in October 2019 with water

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.95 km

4.64 km

1.68 km

1.25 km

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

2.17 km

1.63 km

277 m

129 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,910 m)

Lowest point (880 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

28°C

16°C

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Comments

September 20, 2023,Von Mikro Papigko zum Aussichtspunkt oberhalb Astraka Refuge und zurück

Technically the tour is easy, the path is neither difficult to find nor does it lead along precipices, nor are there any extreme climbs (as long as you don't use any shortcuts), but you do need a bit of fitness. However, anyone who thinks that they have to run up the shortcuts (!) with sandals, without a hat, in the …

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August 23, 2023,Micro Papingo to Astrakas Refuge loop

Harder than expected - start very early in the morning if you want to make it to Drakolimni on the same day

August 19, 2021,Von Mikro Papingo zur Aussicht unterhalb Astraka

If you are looking for a one-day tour by Mikro Papingo and don't want to go straight through to the Astraka Hut, you can try this tour. You can go the entire tour or just until you have exhausted your strength, desire or patience.

Despite various springs along the way, you should take enough drinking water with you, as the …

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September 12, 2023,Astraka mountain hut and Drakolimni lake

A fantastic but long climb to this mountain hut where we spent the night. Wonderful in the middle of nowhere

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Megalo Papingo – Mikro Papigo (Little Papigo) loop from Πάπιγκο

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Stone Bridge in Pindus National Park

Mikro Papigo (Little Papigo)

Potable Water Fountain at Pindus National Park Shelter

Shelter in Pindus National Park

View of Mikro Papingo

Astraka Hut

Avragonia Fountain

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