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Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – View of Acropolis and Athen loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – View of Acropolis and Athen loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

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Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens – View of Acropolis and Athen loop from Πανεπιστήμιο

02:58

10.6km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 km

Odeon of Pericles

Ruins

2.20 km

The Propylaea of the Acropolis

Highlight • Historical Site

Propylea, the entrance to Acropolis

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2.29 km

Parthenon, the Acropolis of Athens

Highlight • Historical Site

The Acropolis in Athens is probably the most famous structure of ancient Greece. These unique buildings were built between 464 B.C. and 406 B.C. Built on a rock 156 meters …

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4.04 km

Plaka: Churches and Chapels, Athens

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In the Plaka there are shops for jewelry and fashion in the narrow streets.

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4.45 km

Monastiraki Square and the Church of Panagia Pantanassa

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The church of Panagia Pantanassa is located on the square. This church was built as part of a nunnery that once stood on this spot on the square. The name …

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4.73 km

Hadrian's Library

Highlight • Historical Site

Hadrian's Library dates to the 2nd century AD. The Roman Emperor Hadrian commissioned the library, which was a cultural and educational centre in the heart of ancient Athens.

The library …

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6.56 km

Roman Agora, Athens

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The Roman Agora (also Roman Forum) was a square in ancient Athens. Agora (Greek ἀγορά) referred to the central market and meeting place of a city in ancient Greece. The …

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7.04 km

View of Acropolis and Athen

Highlight • Historical Site

As in so many other places in Athens, you can feel the history here.

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7.69 km

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Viewpoint

8.97 km

Hadrian's Arch

Highlight • Monument

The Gate of Hadrian (also called Arch of Hadrian) in Athens is a monumental gate of pentelic marble that was erected ca. 132. It formed the passage from old Athens …

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10.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

2.15 km

1.72 km

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.69 km

1.51 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

38°C

22°C

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Comments

April 24, 2024,🇬🇷Im antiken Athen

Today, ancient Greek Athens was on the agenda.
First, we visited the ancient Agora.
The Stoa of Attalos and the Temple of Hephaestus were particularly impressive in the ancient market place.
From there, we climbed the Areopagus hill. From this former courthouse, we had a great view of the Acropolis and the Agora.
After a break in the Plaka district, …

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October 6, 2025,Acropoli

Climbing the Acropolis is like taking a step back in time, where the eye encounters the perfection of form and the mind confronts the origins of democracy and philosophy.

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May 5, 2023,Ein ganzer Tag in Athen

Today we spent the whole day in Athens. Everything revolves around the Acropolis. Simply an uplifting impression!
I hereby say goodbye to Greece, tomorrow we will only visit museums and fly home on Sunday. Thank you for your interest!

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December 30, 2023,Stadtwanderung quer durch Athen 2

Hello everyone 😊

2nd day Athens sightseeing and still not done everything 🤣 This time we went to the Acropolis, to the Roman Agora, to the Agora, Hadrian's Library, the Acropolis Museum... so much to see 🥰

Have fun hiking everyone 😊

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May 6, 2024,🇬🇷 Athene: Akropolis, Monastiraki & Plaka

The highlight of Athens is of course the Acropolis. This is where our walk for today started. Acropolis literally means 'highest point of the city'. 2,500 years ago, the ancient Greeks built their world-famous temples on top of this sacred rock.
The most famous temple is the Parthenon, built for the goddess Athena.
Buy enough tickets in advance to visit …

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September 20, 2025,Von Athen nach Akropoli

I went on a beautiful hike in Athens, Greece. The weather was sunny, but a strong breeze refreshed the air. I visited the impressive Acropolis – the city's famous citadel and one of the most important monuments of antiquity. The view over Athens from above was spectacular, and the walk among the historic ruins felt like a little trip back …

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September 25, 2024,Athen: Tag 2 - Hadrian-Bogen - Akropolis-Museum - Akropolis - Plaka - Thissio

On the second day, we chose Hadrian's Arch, the Acropolis Museum, which is really worth seeing, and of course the Acropolis itself.

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June 12, 2022,Athen Rundgang außerhalb der Akropolis

24 hours in Athens - challenge accepted!
Athens Day 1 from 5pm in the evening started with a walking tour around the Acropolis and a leisurely dinner in the city! Conclusion: Atmember-lasting perspectives!!! Worth a visit!!!

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