Trekking Metsovo Ioannina Epirus Region Greece

ABOUT THE SPOT

OVERVIEW HOW TO GO GALLERY

Backpacking / Trekking in Metsovo, Ioannina, Epirus Region Greece

Best Period:

May to October

Elevation:

1160m/3806ft asl - 2300m/7545ft asl

/ SUBMITTED BY:

Trekking Green Traveller

Metsovo, one of Greece's best known resorts, boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in the Balkan Peninsula, offering a backdrop of forested hills, rivers and springs surrounded by a national park and protected areas.

Metsovo is one of the few regions in Greece which combines successfully a great and old history with an astonishing natural landscape, without losing anything from its tradition and character. Adjusted to the current lifestyle by developing exemplary models of eco-friendly concepts, Metsovo is top destination for open space activities year round.

Photo source

The entire zone is marked with many medium level difficulty paths. Either you are headed to the artificial lake of Aoos with its 8.5 km²/3.28 mi² or to the hilltop of Flega in 2200 m/7217 ft above sea level, the breathtaking panorama and the noticeable flora and fauna will impress you!

The entire region offers many marked trails and routes with medium / high difficulty, satisfying trekkers and fans of open space activities.

Photo source

From the mountain’s top, you can descend almost into all directions. With an altitude of 1160 m/3806 ft asl – 2300 m/7545 ft asl, just put on your trekking boots and your backpack and let your senses be seduced by the scenery while you cross tracks and paths of these exquisite mountainous area.

RELATED SPOTS /

Backpacking / Trekking

ADD COMMENT

Dolomiti di Brenta, Trento

by xtreme spots 22/10/2015

/ Trentino-South Tyrol Italy

The entire Dolomites mountain group is an enormous playground, full of routes, trails and paths. The Alto Adige-Trentino region, in north Italy, is the ideal destination for trekking enthusiasts. Trentino, situated in the bottom of the Italian Alps, is famous for the endless opportunities that offer to the trekkers. Since 1896 when the first trail ‘’Osvaldo Orsi’ was established, thus connecting the shelter of Pedrotti e Tosa with Tuckett's one, the mountain group of Dolomites di Brenta, in the north part of the Brenta peak, offers many kilometers of trails for different levels of ability.

Backpacking / Trekking

ADD COMMENT

Calaveras Big Trees State Park, Angels Camp

by xtreme spots 12/03/2015

/ California USA

Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hrs southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.

Backpacking / Trekking

ADD COMMENT

Everest Base Camp, Khumbu

by xtreme spots 08/04/2016

/ Nepal

Ama Dablam Mountain is a mountain situated in the Himalaya range of eastern Nepal. Its name means Mother’s necklace and it is the third most popular Himalayan summit for permitted expeditions.

Backpacking / Trekking

ADD COMMENT

Arnold Rim Trail, Angels Camp

by xtreme spots 03/06/2014

/ California USA

Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.

Backpacking / Trekking

ADD COMMENT

Mt. Kenya, Mount Kenya National Park

by xtreme spots 22/10/2015

/ Central Province Kenya

Located almost at 150 km/93 mi from Nairobi City, Mt. Kenya is located just south of the equator, offering three climbing routes, namely Naro-Moru, Sirimon and Chogoria. Mt. Kenya has magnificent cliffs and glaciers that protect the highest peaks. Highest peaks here are Batian at 5199 m/17057 ft, Nelion at 5188 m/17021 ft and Point Lenana at 4985 m/16355 ft.

Backpacking / Trekking

ADD COMMENT

Queenstown, South Island

by xtreme spots 12/04/2016

/ Otago New Zealand

Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.

OTHER SPOTS IN
Ioannina / Meteora / Metsovo / Thessaloniki / Zagorochoria /

Snowboarding

ADD COMMENT

Elatochori, Pieria

by xtreme spots 26/03/2015

/ Macedonia Region Greece

Some of you like the sun, the beach and as a summer lover, you prefer putting on less clothes. Some others like the mystery that's hidden underneath your clothes. Well, it's not about Shakira, but for you all snowboarders that live for the moment of being up and high and then down again.

Rafting

ADD COMMENT

Kalaritikos River, Tzoumerka

by xtreme spots 28/04/2015

/ Epirus Region Greece

Epirus is a geographic and administrative region, located in northwestern Greece. It is considered to be the region with the more rainfall than any other part of the country. In fact, Epirus offers imposing landscapes of outstanding natural beauty as well as a wide variety of fauna and flora.

Snowboarding

ADD COMMENT

Bansko Ski Resort, Bansko

by xtreme spots 21/09/2022

/ Bulgaria

Bansko is a mountain ski area, located in the south-western part of Bulgaria. It lies between the two banks of the Glazne river and at the foot of the Pirin mountains, being the highest part of the resort. The town of Bansko is situated 160 km / 99 mi far from the capital of Sofia.

Canyoning

ADD COMMENT

Orlias Canyon, Mt. Olympus

by xtreme spots 30/10/2014

/ Macedonia Region Greece

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.

Snowmobile

ADD COMMENT

Vigla, Pisoderi

by xtreme spots 28/04/2016

/ Macedonia Region Greece

Where is your snow-machine? it's about time for action! Turn off your mobile phone, because when your snowmobile calls you, it's only you and the snow. If you try to find the perfect paths, close your eyes and think yourself in Vigla ski center.