The National and European long distance paths E4, E6 & O in Greece


The network of the National and European long distance paths in Greece
Map of Greece (all the paths)
Maps of Greece (E4)
Maps of Europe (E4, E6)
E4: Detailed description of Routes
E4: Detailed map of altitudes and times
E4: New routes in the border with Bulgaria
E4: Description of the part of Creta
E6: Detailed map of altitudes and times



From Kulata (Bulgaria) the way crosses the border to Promachon (Greece).


Marking

Aluminum signs: on white background a yellow Rombus with black frameworks, in which stands with black writing E4/6. Color-signs on rocks and trees: white background, a yellow parallelogram on the left and a black on the right.




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Promachon-Petritzi:

Take the road from Promachon to Serres, up to the Bridge of Strymon river (18 km), from where it proceeds parallel to the E6, in counter-direction after Florina however. Pass the Bridge to the right and hike on the road until neon Petritzi. From the Bridge 2, 5 km, 0. 30 ' - 100 m high. There are a hotel and a Motel there.



Neon Petritzi-Rodhopoli

On old abandoned roads first past Akritochori (14 km, 3 hours - 130 m high), then Ano Poroia (5 km-1 hour. 15 ' - 380 m high) [Motel] Rodhopoli (6 km-1 hour 30 ' - 105 m high), [Motel - Hotel]. Railway -connections to Serres and Thessaloniki.



Rodhopoli-Doirani

Asphalted road for 45 ', then the field- route to Theodorion (6 km-1 hour 30 ', - 130 m high). From here the forest-road up to the full saddle of the Dissoron Herges (700 m high), then to the village Myriofiton (18 km-4 hours 30 ' - 200 m high), asphalted road to the village Ag. Charalambos (3 km-0. 45 ' - 130 m high), then on a field- route to Doirani (6 km-1 hour 45 ' - 185 m high) [Hotel, Motel Bus- and railway -connections to Thessaloniki].



Doirani-Polykastron

after Akritas on field- route (5 km-1 hour 15 '), Metamorfossi (16 km-4 hours - 160 m high), Pontoiraklia (4 km-1 hours - 110 m high), Platania (9 km-2 hours 30 ' - 100 m high), Mikrodassos (2 km - 0. 30 ' - 100 m high), Pefkodassos (4 km-1 hours - 100 m high), Polykastro 8 km-2 hours - 60 m high). Hotels and Motels. Bus- and railway -connections to Thessaloniki. From Promachon to here: a week.



Polykastron-Archangelos

on asphalted road over the Bridge of Axios to Axioupolis (5 km-1 hour ), Motels, shops, from here on field- routes to Pigi (7 km-1 hours 30 ', - 200 m high), Skra (20 km-5 hours - 560 m high), Motels - lodging under construction, Archangelos (12 km-3 hours - 820 m high), Motels - lodging in the cloister.



Archangelos-Fousteni

on abandoned field- routes to Fousteni (24 km-6 hours - 280 m high)



Fousteni-Loutraki

on field- routes and on asphalted roads from Fousteni to Ano Garefion (16 km-4 hours - 220 m high), Promachi (8 km-2 hours - 290 m high), Likostomo (8 km - 200 m high), Loutraki (6 km-2 hours - 200 m high). Motels, Hotel. Loutraki is a health resort, a very beautiful place with impressive waterfalls.




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Loutraki-Skopos

This is the most difficult route of the way distance is long with a difference in altitude of 1600 m, in a wild area where there is no accommodation available. The marking is sufficient, however in the forest with the great number of forest roads one can easily get lost. The hiker, who might take this tour, must have good endurance, orientation capabilities and excess of strength. There are enough springs on the way, with drinkable water. It is however one of the most rewarding hikes and it is worth risking! Tent and sleeping bag necessary. The federation recommends to perform the hike in small groups and not as singles-hikers. From Loutraki the road to Orma (6 km-1 hours 30 '), Motels, lodging closed. From here take the forest- road to the saddle Chasanakos (summits Stratiotis 1986 m) and hikes for 14 km. Then turn right into another through the forest up to the Settel. Then to the west of the road to the ski-center and through a beech -forest up to the village Skopos (14 hours). There is a bus connection to Florina. Neither Motels nor lodging. From Loutraki until here 6 days.



Skopos-Florina

on rocky and asphalted roads through the plateau of Florina to Florina. Uninteresting tour 25 km-6 hours. The federation recommends to cover this distance by bus or taxi. In Florina, there are hotels of any class, Motels, shops and bus-connections to Thessaloniki and Athens directly. There is also a railroad-line to Thessaloniki.






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