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Lion Gate at Mycenae – Lion Tholos Tomb loop from Mycenae

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Lion Gate at Mycenae – Lion Tholos Tomb loop from Mycenae

Moderate

4.1

(7)

18

hikers

Lion Gate at Mycenae – Lion Tholos Tomb loop from Mycenae

02:33

8.54km

250m

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.83 km

Citadel of Mycenae

Highlight • Historical Site

Celebrated as one of the most spectacular achievements of Mycenaean architecture, many visitors miss the entrance to the small subterranean water storage. It's accessible via a small archway at the …

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2

5.98 km

View of the Megaron at Mycenae

Highlight • Historical Site

The center of the palace complex.

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3

6.19 km

View of the Mycenae archaeological site

Highlight • Historical Site

Impressive circular route through the ruins

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4

6.24 km

Grave Circle A at Mycenae

Highlight • Historical Site

The mask of Agamemnon was found here.

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5

6.25 km

Lion Gate at Mycenae

Highlight • Historical Site

The Lion Gate dates from the mid-13th century BC. It got its name because of the relief with which the relief triangle located above the gate was decorated. It shows …

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6

6.38 km

Cyclopean Walls at Mycenae

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Actually, the rear gate is historically the more interesting gate, the enemies used to get in through it, it's good to take photos because it's not so crowded, the lion's …

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7

6.51 km

Lion Tholos Tomb

Highlight • Historical Site

8

6.60 km

Ancient Mycenae Archaeological Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle of Mycenae housed many art treasures. The palace was added 200 years after the castle. The fortress walls and the Lionheart are worth seeing. However, as with almost all ancient sites, you need a bit of imagination.

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8.54 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.35 km

2.80 km

1.05 km

315 m

Surfaces

5.55 km

2.47 km

210 m

184 m

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 24 June

35°C

21°C

45 %

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