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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου

Philippeion – Ancient Stadium of Olympia loop from Ολυμπία

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Philippeion – Ancient Stadium of Olympia loop from Ολυμπία

01:06

4.21km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 917 m for 70 m

Customers only

After 2.70 km for 70 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

770 m

Main Bridge to Ancient Olympia

Highlight • Bridge

After the bridge you come to the Olympia archaeological site on the right and the Archaeological Museum to the left.

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2

908 m

Archaeological Site of Olympia

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, the terrain is often overcrowded, as many bus tourists swarm in the morning. It is better to explore the very extensive archaeological site in the late afternoon. On the …

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3

1.45 km

Leonidaion, Archaeological Site of Olympia

Highlight • Historical Site

The building was built to accommodate important guests around 330 BC. been built. Its name goes back to the founder and builder Leonidas of Naxos.
In Roman times, a facility with a water basin was created in the inner courtyard.

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4

2.03 km

Philippeion

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The Philippeion was a 338 B.C. Round building donated by Philip II to the sanctuary of Olympia, which was completed by his son Alexander the Great.

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2.05 km

Temple of Hera (Heraion)

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The Temple of Hera is located in the northern part of the Altis and is the oldest peripteral temple.

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6

2.32 km

Ancient Stadium of Olympia

Highlight • Historical Site

The stadium with its 192.28 m long and 31 m wide running track is embedded by grass walls. The spectators found a place on them. A small stone platform was …

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7

3.04 km

Olympic Botanical Garden

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Beautifully landscaped botanical garden. Right on the way to the Archaeological Museum.

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8

3.08 km

Archaeological Museum of Olympia

Highlight • Historical Site

The double row of columns in the hypostyle hall indicates the location of the palaestra, a training ground measuring 66 m on each side. The athletes, especially boxers and wrestlers, …

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4.21 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.15 km

1.49 km

399 m

169 m

Surfaces

1.84 km

1.49 km

699 m

160 m

< 100 m

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