Best trails in Mount Olympus National Park
Want to find the best trails in Mount Olympus National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 30 great trails for hiking, backpacking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 629 to 17,503 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Mount Olympus National Park.
Top trails
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(328)
•Hard
•9.9 mi
Prionia - Skala - Mytikas
(Πριόνια - Σκάλα - Μύτικας)
Complete ascent from the main entrance of Olympus, Prionia, to its highest peak, Mytikas. Either by car, or having crossed the gorge of Enipeas, one can arrive to Prionia. The route ascends west to the Agapitos Refuge and from there continues south and then west, following a path which along the way acquires a very steep slope to Skala Peak. From there, heading north, it crosses one of the most difficult and dangerous parts of Olympus,...
2
(297)
•Hard
•6.7 mi
•Est. 5h 23m
Zolotas Refuge
(Καταφύγιο Ζολώτας)
This is the main path that leads to the shelter Spilios Agapitos (Zolota). The route is busy, starts from Prionia and following a good path with dense signage, climbs smoothly and steadily to the shelter. The view to the other peaks of Olympus, the gorge of Enipeas and the surrounding area is spectacular and impressive.
3
(207)
•Moderate
•3.8 mi
•Est. 2h 15m
Prionia - Agios Dionysios Monastery
(Πριόνια - Ιερά Μονή Αγίου Διονυσίου)
From Prionia the route is directed northeast through the gorge of Enipeas to the Οld Monastery of Agios Dionysios. The course takes place in a verdant environment following the path E4, passing from one side of the gorge to the other through three consecutive wooden bridges. Just before the Monastery, the path turns right, bypassing the path for a while, in order to visit another natural beauty of the area: the Enipeas...
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(202)
•Hard
•6.5 mi
•Est. 4h 27m
Litochoro - Prionia
(Λιτόχωρο - Πριόνια)
The route starts from Litochoro and runs along the gorge of Enipeas to the west, in the direction of Prionia. This is a course with beautiful sceneries, incredible view, a well done path, wild flowers, the smell of wild herbs (thyme and sage) and a good adventure. Near the middle of the hike, one starts seeing the river and the waterfalls. Along the gorge, between the almost vertical slopes and dense vegetation, there are several wooden bridges and...
5
(77)
•Hard
•4.0 mi
•Est. 4h 15m
Agapitos Refuge - Skala - Skolio
(Καραφύγιο Σπ. Αγαπητός - Σκάλα - Σκολιό)
Starting from the Agapitos Refuge, the route goes west, south and west again to an almost endless uphill until it reaches higher altitudes and a little closer to two of the most important peaks of Olympus: Skala (2875m) and then Skolio ( 2905m). The feeling of climbing at this altitude and the view are indescribable. Weather changes are very frequent and unpredictable. The return to the Shelter is by the same road.
6
(108)
•Hard
•14.9 mi
•Est. 10h 16m
Mount Olympus and Muses Plateau from Gortsia Trailhead
(Όλυμπος και Οροπέδιο Μουσών από τη θέση Γκορτσιά)
The route starts from Gortsia and goes up between forested slopes to the northwest on the Barba plateau. Then, going west and north, it ascends to the shelter of Petrostrouga (1923m). From there and with a westerly upward march but a smooth course reaches the shelter Christos Kakalos (2685m) and passing through the Zonaria of Stefani ends on Mytikas.
7
(87)
•Hard
•2.4 mi
•Est. 1h 58m
Orlias Stream and Waterfalls
(Ρέμα και Kαταρράκτες Ορλιά)
An excellent route on eastern Olympus. The course starts from a bend in the road coming from Dion, just south of the chapel of Agios Konstantinos. It then climbs south, through the beautiful and green gorge of the Orlia stream, to reach the Orlia waterfalls. These are two waterfalls, one smaller and one taller and more imposing, which create small lakes. Wonderful images and wild natural environment.
8
(54)
•Hard
•10.9 mi
Litochoro - Mytikas Summit
(Λιτόχωρο - Μύτικας)
It is a demanding combination of three hikes to the Olympus Summit. The path starts from Litochoro and continues in the ravine of the river Enipeas, passing through the place 'Portes', on the north side of Golna. This exceptional path follows the axis of the ravine, which crosses in various places with wooden bridges and reaches the cave of Agios Dionysios, an impressive cavity with a chapel. The course passes near the waterfalls of Enipeas and...
9
(66)
•Hard
•13.3 mi
Litochoro - Enipeas Waterfalls - Prionia
(Λιτόχωρο - Καταρράκτες Ενιπέα - Πριόνια)
The route goes up the gorge of Enipeas, passing through Mount Olympus National Park. It starts from Litochoro (320m), right at the foot of Olympus, and ends at Prionia (1100m.), with a length of about 12 km, following the european path E4. The large waterfall Enipeas is located almost in the middle of the gorge. It is impressive as the water falls from a height of 38 m. Along the gorge, between the almost...
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(62)
•Moderate
•1.8 mi
•Est. 1h 13m
Myli - Vythos - Profitis Ilias church
(Μύλοι - περιοχή Βύθος - Ναός Προφήτη Ηλία)
A small circular route, west of Litochoro, which ascends from the Myli area at the end of the village to the west, towards the green Profitis Ilias hill above the village and the gorge of Enipeas. The route descends for a while westwards, towards the 'Kalivi tou papou' and the bed of the Enipeas river before returning back to the starting point. The view of the gorge that splits in two the mountain of the gods,...
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Trail reviews for Mount Olympus National Park
Beautiful hike, and super cool to be on Mount Olympus if you're a fan of Greek mythology. Coming from North America, we weren't sure how the difficulty rating compared or how challenging the scramble would be. We hiked from Prionia to Scala in one day, starting at 7 and ending at about 4, with a half hour break at the refuge. We were both quite used to longer 7+ hour hikes in North America (Rockies, Wasatch) and this hike was quite comparable. The trail is very well marked, and reasonably busy. While we did not do Mytikas, it would definitely be important to have a helmet there based on the number of people and potential rock fall. Apparently it is a fairly vertical climb that takes a solid hour. You can buy water at the refuge, but past that there is no water on the trail. The refuge can also give you an update on wind conditions and temperature at the peaks. We went to the store 55 Peaks in Litochoro, and Monica was awesome - we rented poles, and she marked out the different paths on a map for us. Depending on the time of year, your hiking speed, and if you're planning on multiple peaks, bring a headlamp. We were told the average completion time is 9-15 hours. You get decently high on this hike, so bring warm layers - for reference, it was ~20c at the bottom and closer to 6c at the top, plus a good amount of wind.
Difficulty: Hard
Final ascent to the top of Mount Olympus. Amazing
Apostolidis Refuge - Mytikas Louki Couloir
Day 1 of Mount Olympus summit ascend. Scenery was amazing from thick natural forest rising up to the snow line. Mountain goats on the trail kept us amused for several minutes as they bounded across the terrain as we clambered forward.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Mount Olympus National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Mount Olympus National Park is Prionia - Skala - Mytikas, which has a 4.8 star rating from 328 reviews. This trail is 9.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 6,145 ft.
What is the longest trail in Mount Olympus National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Mount Olympus National Park is Highlander Mt. Olympus Trail. This trail is estimated to be 55.7 mi long.
How many trails are in Mount Olympus National Park?
There are 30 trails in Mount Olympus National Park. These trails have an average 4.6-star rating from 1,768 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Mount Olympus National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Mount Olympus National Park has you covered. Mount Olympus Loop from Litochoro boasts the most elevation gain with 17,503 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Highlander Mt. Olympus Trail, which will get you 16,161 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Mount Olympus National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 6 camping trails in Mount Olympus National Park and the most popular is Prionia - Skala - Mytikas with an average 4.8 star rating from 328 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Mount Olympus National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Mount Olympus National Park and the most popular is Zolotas Refuge with an average 4.7 star rating from 297 community reviews.