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Family-Friendly Hikes in Thessaly and Central Greece

110 routes in Thessaly and Central Greece qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.0 km and 70 m (230 ft) of ascent, with the longest running to 6.3 km.

That is 71 percent of the 156 routes we map in Thessaly and Central Greece. They are shorter than the local average, 3.0 km against 5.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 70 m (230 ft) against 124 m (407 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Easy

Path Cave Korikio Andro

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
3.3 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
73 m
Typical duration
48 min
  • Cave
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Metamorfosi - Souvli Peak

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
75 m
Typical duration
49 min
  • Mountain
Easy

Lakes Voutsikaki

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
16 min
  • Lake
Easy

Alexiou - Ploun

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
118 m
Typical duration
1 hr 18 min
Easy

Anavra - Katachloro

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
3.6 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
80 m
Typical duration
53 min
Easy

Athiro - Pende Pirgi

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
136 m
Typical duration
1 hr 30 min
Easy

Boreia Kopsi Chatzi

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
117 m
Typical duration
1 hr 17 min
Easy

Chalikaki - Tsardaki

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
0.8 km
/ 0.5 mi
Elevation gain
18 m
Typical duration
12 min
Easy

Diaselo - Korifi Svoni

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
25 m
Typical duration
16 min
Easy

Diaselo Kamaria - Karnopi

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
28 min
Easy

Drosato - Mantzoureika

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
1.1 km
/ 0.7 mi
Elevation gain
24 m
Typical duration
16 min
Easy

Fanari - Kanalia

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
Easy

Fountoto - Aforismeni

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
3.1 km
/ 1.9 mi
Elevation gain
68 m
Typical duration
44 min
Easy

Frakto - Gouva

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
1.4 km
/ 0.9 mi
Elevation gain
31 m
Typical duration
21 min
Easy

Geledaria Loupata Trail

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
4.6 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
101 m
Typical duration
1 hr 7 min
Easy

Houni - Souflistara

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
0.5 km
/ 0.3 mi
Elevation gain
12 m
Typical duration
8 min
Easy

Kali Komi - Ellinika

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
84 m
Typical duration
55 min
Easy

Kamaria - Korifi Karnopi

Thessaly and Central Greece · Greece

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
34 m
Typical duration
22 min

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Path Cave Korikio AndroThessaly and Central Greece3.3 km73 m48 minEasyOctober to May
Metamorfosi - Souvli PeakThessaly and Central Greece3.4 km75 m49 minEasyOctober to May
Meteora Trail M04 - Tsouma Diakopia Peak – Varlaam Monastery TrailThessaly and Central Greece1.4 km135 m29 minEasyOctober to May
Meteora Trail M05 -Tsouma Diakopia Peak – Meteora Observation Deck TrailThessaly and Central Greece2.3 km15 m30 minEasyOctober to May
Meteora Trail O 03 - Lianomodia CouloirThessaly and Central Greece0.5 km45 m11 minEasyOctober to May
Lakes VoutsikakiThessaly and Central Greece1.1 km25 m16 minEasyOctober to May
Meteora Trail M09 - Fairy Fountain – Kastraki Old Aqueduct TrailThessaly and Central Greece0.8 km65 m15 minEasyOctober to May
Agios Akakios - Kastro IthomisThessaly and Central Greece3.1 km67 m44 minEasyOctober to May
Agios Athanasios Lamberou - Arnofolia - ParalimnioThessaly and Central Greece6.0 km133 m1 hr 27 minEasyOctober to May
Agios Athanasios Lamberou - KokoriakosThessaly and Central Greece3.4 km74 m49 minEasyOctober to May

If you only have time for one, start with Path Cave Korikio Andro, Meteora Trail O 03 - Lianomodia Couloir, Metamorfosi - Souvli Peak. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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