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Old Manolada – Strofylia Forest loop from Βάρδα

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Old Manolada – Strofylia Forest loop from Βάρδα

Moderate

4.5

(10)

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Old Manolada – Strofylia Forest loop from Βάρδα

02:52

47.2km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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4.01 km

Historic Manolada church of the Palaiopanayia

Highlight • Religious Site

The historic Church of Palaiopanayia (also known as the Holy Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary) is a significant monument from the Frankish period, built around 1300 AD. It is distinguished by several architectural features:

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4.49 km

Old Manolada

Highlight • Settlement

The village center of Old Manolada (Palia Manolada) differs significantly from the tourist-oriented old towns of Greece. It reflects the character of a traditional, rural village in the fertile plain …

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7.61 km

Strofylia National Park, South Entrance

Highlight • Forest

This quiet rural road enters the famous pine forests, and instantly you feel the shift in the environment, even if you didn't see the map and board on the side …

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12.0 km

Yrmini Thermal Springs ♨️ Kounoupeli Beach 🏖️

Highlight • Natural Monument

Apparently the source has dried up. 02/22/23

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16.2 km

Umbrella Pine Forest 🌲 Kotyhi-Strofilia National Park

Highlight • Forest

The renowned Strofylia forest is situated in the north-western section of the protected region and includes the most extensive Stone Pine (Pinus pinea) forest in Greece and one of the …

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21.3 km

Strofylia Wetlands trail to Larissos river and chapel

Highlight • Trail

Narrow trail to the cute small chapel sitting on a slightly higher piece of land that turns to an island in the wetlands when the water level rises

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22.5 km

Strofylia Forest Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Strofylia Forest is part of the Kotychi-Strofylia National Park. It is particularly known for its exceptional stand of Scots pine (Pinus pinea) and is considered the largest forest of its kind in all of Greece.

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23.5 km

Strofylia Forest

Highlight • Forest

The renowned Strofylia forest is situated in the north-western section of the protected region and is the most extensive Pinus pinea in Greece and one of the largest in Europe. …

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47.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

3.04 km

1.61 km

821 m

Surfaces

30.6 km

8.85 km

5.20 km

1.89 km

678 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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Old Manolada – Strofylia Forest loop from Βάρδα

Historic Manolada church of the Palaiopanayia

Old Manolada

Strofylia National Park, South Entrance

Yrmini Thermal Springs ♨️ Kounoupeli Beach 🏖️

Umbrella Pine Forest 🌲 Kotyhi-Strofilia National Park

Strofylia Wetlands trail to Larissos river and chapel

Strofylia Forest Nature Reserve

Strofylia Forest

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