Georoutes in the Meteora–Pyli Geopark
Discover the unique geological and cultural richness of the area through the Georoutes of the Meteora–Pyli Geopark. These carefully designed routes highlight impressive geological formations, biodiversity, and the deep connection between humans and nature that has shaped the landscape over the centuries.
Walking through gorges, forests, rivers, and imposing rock formations, visitors can explore significant geosites, learn about local history, and experience authentic encounters with the natural environment. Each route is accompanied by informational material, signage, and suggestions for points of interest, while many include interactive elements such as QR codes for access to additional digital content.
Locations
This perimetric route offers visitors the chance to traverse a large portion of the mountainous region of the Geopark, starting from either Kalampaka or Pyli. The journey passes through the Aspropotamos area, the Athamanic Mountains, Trigia, and Koziakas, crossing both small and large picturesque villages of the Pindos range, as…
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This stunning scenic route offers visitors the opportunity to traverse and observe the impressive geological formations that make up the Koziakas Unit and the Pindos Geotectonic Zone. Starting from Pyli and heading towards Elati, the route follows the western slope of Mount Koziakas, crossing through its characteristic formations. The path…
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This route follows the perimeter of the Malakassiotis Valley. The first half, from Kalampaka to Panagia, runs along the old Kalampaka–Ioannina National Road, while the remainder follows the local road network. Along the road and on the surrounding hills, visitors can observe unique outcrops of ophiolites—ancient submarine volcanic rocks. These…
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