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
Starting from Pertouli, we follow the main road. After passing through the villages of Desi and Agios Nikolaos, we arrive in the Aspropotamos area, named after the Aspropotamos River, also known as the Achelous. Before reaching the Alexiou Bridge, the road splits. We take the uphill road toward the villages…
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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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tarting from Pyli, this route takes you on a full circuit around Mount Koziakas (Kerketio), offering a wide variety of landscapes and experiences. Much of the route roughly follows the Koziakas Thrust Geosite, a major fault line where the geological formations of Koziakas have been thrust over the formations of…
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