Parnitha National Park is only 35 km/21.8 mi away from the center of Athens. If you are a nature lover and mountain bike fun, this is the place to be! Blessed with exceptional natural beauty, numerous biking routes and stunning landscape views, it is not difficult to understand why it is so popular among bikers.
There is a wide variety of routes to choose from, including paved paths, forest trails and dirt roads, according to your experience level and desire for adrenaline rush. So, get some fresh air and enjoy the beauty of pine forests, natural springs and the rich fauna including birds, hares, foxes and deer. This amazing activity lasts about 2-3 hours and can be performed at any time of the year. Note that, you should bring a backpack with water, a clean t-shirt and a towel. Finally, there are companies with experienced instructors that organize tours to Parnitha National Park.
For passionates with mountain bike, the Dolomites mountain group is the top destination. Trentino, in the west side of the Italian Dolomites, is one of the hottest points of the international bike scene.
Cromwell is a small town, situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand. It lies on the shores of Lake Dunstan and is located only at 34 mi/55 km from Wanaka and 38 mi/62 km from Queenstown.
Mauna Kea is one of the five active volcanoes on the island of Hawaii, 35 mi/56 km West of Hilo Town and it's peak is the highest point in the state, standing 13803 ft/4207 m above the sea level.
Amathole is an area with stunning scenic beauty and rich in history. Located in the Eastern Cape, it has diverse landscapes ranging from mountains and rivers to beaches, forests and estuaries. Hidden gems include the majestic rainforest, which is protected to date. Indigenous forest and breathtaking waterfalls are a must see in this region.
Zig Zag and the Corolla tracks in Kalamunda, at 40 km/24 mi in the east of Perth, is one of the most challenging circuit spot for mountain bikers. The spot is named after an abandoned rusted corolla car on the trail. The spot is suitable for advanced skills riders of mountain bike, who are keen to get a spare nail in their tire.
Mountain biking has become one of the most successful and practiced sports in the region due to the many tracks available in the hinterland of Lake Garda, in Veneto region. The key destination for more experienced bikers are on the mountains surrounding the lake.
Schinias is a well known coastal resort in Attica region, located approximately at 45 km / 28 mi north east of Athens, Greece. Thanks to its natural and marine beauty, especially during summer months, Schinias hosts an overwhelming number of tourists. Most of them are water sport enthusiasts.
Parnassos is one of the most beautiful mountains of Greece. It's located in central Greece and towers above Delphi. It's a mountain of limestone and according to Greek mythology, it was sacred to Apollo, one of the Olympian gods, son of Zeus and Leto. It was the god of the light and the sun.
Dhokos is a housing estate on Euboea island, in Greece. It's located at 4.9 km/3.05 mi away far from Chalkida, the main town of Euboea. The origin of the name of Chalkida has been given after the mines of copper, which were thrived in the near area.
Mount Parnitha is located in the North Athens regional unit and is the highest mountain range of Attica. Much of this densely forested mountain is designated a national park, and is a protected habitat for wild birds.
Returning to Athens for the second time on September 13th, Legion Run is preparing a whole new experience than the one last year, that is going to be bigger, better and wetter as it is taking place in Alykes Anavyssou with the support of Saronikos Municipality.
Nea Artaki is located on the island of Euboea, in Greece. It's at 10 km/6 mi away from Chalkida, the capital city and the main port of Euboea. In recent years, the expansion of the two cities has connected Nea Artaki with the urban of Chalkida. The last one, it's known for the castle of Karababa, in the hill of Kanitho and the bridge of Evripos.
Euboea is the second largest island in Greece, located on the eastern coast of Central Greece and is worldwide known for the extraordinary natural phenomenon of the tide's changes, taking place on the Euripus strait.
Loutsa (aka Artemis) is situated in east Attica, Greece and is a suburban town about 25 km/16 mi east of Athens, north of Lavrio, northeast of the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and south of Rafina. Artemis or Artemida is located on a plain with some forested mountains to the northwest and a deforested rocky mountain to the south, in a farm setting full of grasslands, some rocks and groves, pine forests and farmlands.
