Hiking and climbing guide Mount Olympus - classic ascents and hikes

Olympus is a mountain that always used to challenge people. Its peaks hidden in the clouds and pounded by fierce storms; this the place where Zeus lived ruling all gods and humans. At a lower level, its sunny wooded slopes are softened by the sea; this is where people live for thousands of years.

Olympus is the highest Greek mountain; it is the mountain of Greek myths, the symbol of a civilization; it is a monument of nature.

The guide includes the following:

All the typical climbing routes to the top

Hiking routes at lower slopes, which cover the entire mountain

Detailed description for a total of 300km. of trails with altitude sections and marking of the main points.

Maps based on the “Olympus 1: 25000” map by Anavasi publications

Practical tips for getting there and accommodation