The 8 Most Amazing Peaks in the Peloponnese Mountains

The name Profitis Ilías (Greek for "Prophet Elijah") is ubiquitous in Greece. Since Prophet Elijah is associated with weather and mountains in the Orthodox tradition, the highest peaks of an island or region often bear this name. From the summit, there is a panoramic view over the Gulf of Corinth and the mountainous landscape of the Peloponnese. A small, whitewashed chapel stands here at the highest point. Its name day is traditionally celebrated on July 20th with festivities. The region offers various paths. A well-known hiking trail starts in the nearby village of Kryoneri (Matsani).

A very beautiful summit. In winter, it requires caution because the slope can be icy and have exposed sides.

Mount Klokos (Greek: Κλωκός) is a mountain massif with a height of 1,778 m. At its summit is the small chapel of Panagia Klokovistissa (Παναγία Κλωκοβίτισσα). Popular hiking trails start in the mountain village of Fteri (at approximately 1,100 m altitude). A hike from Fteri to the summit and back takes about 4 to 4.5 hours, with an elevation gain of nearly 700 m.

Psili Korifi peak, at 2,355 m, is the highest point of the Chelmos massif. Near the summit of Neraidorachi is the Aristarchos Telescope, one of the largest telescopes in Southeast Europe. Several challenging hiking trails lead to the summit.

Kalogiros Peak lies on the southwestern slopes of Mount Chelmos. It is part of the Chelmos-Vouraikos National Park, an area of high ecological importance. Hiking: A popular route starts in the village of Planitero (about 25 km from Kalavryta). The trail leads eastwards through a gully to the summit of Kalogiros. The Chelmos Mountains are known for the Kalavryta ski resort, which extends to an altitude of 2,340 m. The Aristarchos Telescope is also located near the main peak (Psili Korfi).

The castle of Mycenae housed many art treasures. The palace was added 200 years after the castle. The fortress walls and the Lionheart are worth seeing. However, as with almost all ancient sites, a bit of imagination is required.

Very interesting, much more interesting to show us electric bikes than to show us the crater. When will people start giving real information?

Methana Peninsula The Methana Peninsula was formed from the seabed by successive volcanic eruptions that began about 1,000,000 years ago and ended about 250,000 years ago. Then everything was quiet here for thousands of years and the landscape we see today was already formed. However, around 250 BC there was another small eruption. This eruption is mentioned by Pausanias, among others, in his writings. He says that there was a fertile plain that stretched from the present village of Kammeni Chora to the sea in the west. The whole area was covered by lava that accumulated over months and formed the steep mountain that you can see right behind your back. The height of the mountain is about 400 m. It was not a violent eruption. During the last phase, the viscous lava flow died out in the sea in the west. The volcanoes of Methana do not have the typical caldera shape. The lava here was so viscous that it accumulated vertically, forming high, steep mountains. The eruptions here were usually not violent and lasted a long time. In general, every mountain you see in the area is a single eruption. About 30 individual volcanic eruptions are visible on the Methana peninsula. On the summit of Kammeni Chora volcano you will find a crack that probably appeared during the last phase of the eruption, when the rich lava flow reached the sea. From the summit you can follow the lava flow with your eyes all the way to the sea. The sunset here is more beautiful than on Santorini. The lava glows red again in the last light of the setting sun. Methana volcano is active, however we cannot yet predict where and when the next eruption will be. The hike to the summit takes about 25 minutes. Text and pictures: Elias Rizos - www.volcanotrails.gr Read about the Kammeni Chora volcano on www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME A travel guide to Methana-topia www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME Map of Methe Background from 2002 Methana Peninsula The Methana peninsula was formed from the seabed by successive volcanic eruptions that began about 1,000,000 years ago and ended about 250,000 years ago. Then everything was quiet here for thousands of years and the landscape we see today was already formed. However, around 250 BC there was another small eruption. This eruption is mentioned by Pausanias, among others, in his writings. He says that there was a fertile plain that stretched from the present village of Kammeni Chora to the sea in the west. The whole area was covered by lava, which accumulated for months and formed the steep mountain that you can see right behind your back. The height of the mountain is about 400 m. It was not a violent eruption. During the last phase, the viscous lava flow died out in the sea to the west. Methana's volcanoes do not have the typical caldera shape. The lava here was so viscous that it accumulated vertically and formed high, steep mountains. The eruptions here were usually not violent and lasted a long time. In general, every mountain you see in the area is a single eruption. About 30 individual volcanic eruptions are visible on the Methana peninsula. On the summit of the Kammeni Chora volcano you will find a crack that probably appeared during the last phase of the eruption, when the rich lava flow reached the sea. From the summit you can follow the lava flow with your eyes all the way to the sea. The sunset here is more beautiful than on Santorini. The lava glows red again in the last light of the setting sun. Methana volcano is active, however we cannot yet predict where and when the next eruption will be. The hike to the top takes about 25 minutes. Text and pictures: Elias Rizos – www.volcanotrails.gr Read about Kammeni Chora volcano on www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME A travel guide to Methana-topia www.volcanotrails.gr SCAN ME Map of Methe Background from 2002 Με χρώματα στp