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Walking on Samos

Samos is a walker’s paradise, blessed with varied scenery from rugged mountains with spectacular views to lush and fertile valleys. There are many marked trails and it’s possible to book a guided walk. You may prefer to ‘go it alone’ and enjoy the peace and tranquility that the island has to offer. Guide books are recommended and are available locally. This is a small selection.

Samos - Ag. Zoni - Kamara - Zoodochou Pigis - Kamara - Samos
Grade : Easy-moderate. It is only the final pull up the hill to the monastery, Zoodochou Pigis, perched at an altitude of 300 m. which lifts this walk to just above the "easy" grade. Distance: 15 km Appx 4 hrs.


Mesokapos - Mykali - Psili Ammos - Paleokastron - Samos

Grade : Easy. There is a little climbing on this walk, which skirts the seashore and follows good tracks. Distance: 14.5 km Appx 2 hrs.


Kokkari - Vourliotes - Manolates - Stavrinides - Ag. Konstantinos

Grade : Moderate - strenuous. The uphill section of this walk total a surprising 600 m, but they are spread throughout the walk. Distance: 16 km Appx 4h 15 min.


Kampos - Vourliotes - Moni Vronda - Kokkari

Grade : Moderate - strenuous. The walk starts with a continuous ascent from sea level paths up to 460 m, on a mainly good road. The downhill section is often over rocky or stony paths unsuitable for fast walking. Distance: 10 km Appx 3h 15 min.


Karlovassi - Paleo Karlovassi - Kosmadeo - Miro Seitani - Potami - Karlovassi

Grade : Strenuous. Kosmadeo is at an altitude of 600 m and the route up from sea level is steep at times, but at least there is plenty of shade on the way. Some of the paths, tracks and trails used in this walk require careful footwork and cannot be taken hurriedly.Distance: 21.5 km Appx 5 hrs.


Kosmadeo to Marathokambos

Grade : Moderate. It only suitable for experienced walkers - route-finding can be difficult on the path between the 34 min and 1h 6 min - points, and there is some danger of vertigo along the section as well. Distance: 10 km Appx 2h 30 min.


Votsalakia - Moni Evangelistria - Vigla - Votsalakis

Grade : Very strenuous; only for very fit and experienced walkers. The ascent on this walk is 1440 m, and almost all of it is on a steep gradient and over very rocky terrain. The summit is often shrouded in cloud, particularly through in spring and autumn, so wait until you are enjoying a spell of settled fine weather before you attempt this walk, and never attempt it in changeable weather conditions. Be prepared, too, for the wind chill factor on the summit.Distance: 21 km Appx 6h 30 min.


Pandrosos - Profitis Ilias - Manolates - Platanakia

Grade : Strenuous, but not as difficult as it might seen. Pandrosos is situated at an elevation of around 600 m/2000 ft, which only leaves some 540m to climb to reach the highest point - and at the start of the walk, while you are still fresh.Distance: 19 km Appx 4hrs.


Mytilini to Kokkari

Grade : Easy. There is little climbing involved in this walk, which follows good tracks all the. Distance: 9 km Appx 2 hrs.


Mytilini - Moni Vronda - Vourliotes - Platanakia

Grade : Moderate. The height gained throughout this walk totals around 460 m but the ascent are not too steep; otherwise the walk is on tracks and paths which are good underfoot.Distance: 16.5 km Appx 3h 45 min.


Mytilini - Ag. Triades - Moni Spilianis - Pythagorion

Grade : Easy. The walk is on good tracks over level ground almost all the way. However, the descent on a dusty path can be tricky. Distance: 8.5 km Appx 2h 30 min.


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