This route takes hikers from Abeliona to the top of Lykaion mountain where the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and a chapel of Profitis Ilias is located.
OSM map layer · LineString
37.44, 21.97 · rel 19168869
37.44, 21.97 · rel 19168869
Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail
6,8 km from Abeliona to Lykaion through lakes.
Abeliona
→
Lykaion
linear
6,8km
Distance
+751m
Ascent
hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Lakes
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
1× castle
1× Water
Βωμός Λυκαίου Διός
ruins ·
on the route
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Ναός Λυκαίου Διός
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Πύργος
castle ·
242 m off route
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Πηγή Τρίτσελι
Water ·
431 m off route
2,3 km
34%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail is 6.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail takes approximately 1h 42min to complete.
No, Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Abeliona to Lykaion. Plan ahead for return transport.
Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail starts at Abeliona.
Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Apollo Trail 4 - The Sacred Trail is maintained and managed by Apollo Trails.