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Lake Zaros – Lake Votomos loop from Zaros

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Lake Zaros – Lake Votomos loop from Zaros

Moderate

4.7

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114

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Lake Zaros – Lake Votomos loop from Zaros

02:22

8.31km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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109 m

Lake Votomos

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The small lake is fenced and everything is very well maintained.
Many different hiking tours can be started from there and strengthened before or after in the tavern by the lake.

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Start of the Rouvas Gorge Hike at Lake Zaros

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Emerald green and tree-lined, this small reservoir was created northeast of Zaros in 1987 to store the city's natural spring water. It attracts numerous birds and is ideal for relaxing …

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754 m

Chapel at the Entrance to Rouvas Gorge

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When you start the gorge hike at Eleonoras Country Village, you pass this small chapel. It is open and you can take a look inside. It is in use because candles were burning here early in the morning.

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856 m

Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking

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Free parking, directly at the entrance to the Rouvas Gorge

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1.12 km

View of Paridokefala (438 Meters)

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Mountain south of Zaros with three peaks.

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3.33 km

Vrondisi Monastery and Adam and Eve Fountain

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Opening hours in the morning (until 1 pm), then again from 4 pm. And please respectful clothes, long pants, no bare shoulders or backless. Of course you can not visit the monastery in bikini.

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3.90 km

The most impressive thing about the monastery is the imposing 15th century fountain depicting Adam and Eve. It is an active monastery - when visiting, follow the local rules. The frescoes in the church are also well worth seeing.

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8.31 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

2.03 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.88 km

953 m

379 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 March

14°C

6°C

11 %

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Lake Zaros – Lake Votomos loop from Zaros

Lake Votomos

Start of the Rouvas Gorge Hike at Lake Zaros

Chapel at the Entrance to Rouvas Gorge

Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking

View of Paridokefala (438 Meters)

Vrondisi Monastery and Adam and Eve Fountain

Vrondisi Monastery

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