Detailed outlines of hiking routes in Kimolos island
Below you can find the mapping of Kimolos hiking routes network along with detailed descriptions, for which EPOS Filis (Greek Cultrual Mountaineering Club) volunteers worked during the summer of 2013 and whom we thank sincerely for their contribution.
Select one of the following routes for a detailed description.
- Route 1
- Route 2
- Route 3
- Route 4
- Route 5
- Route 6
- Route 7
Route: CHORIO-SELADI-MAVRODASOS-ELLINIKA
Route marking number: 1, total route length: 7 km.
Starting off at Chorio, you follow the concrete road by the bridge, located behind the OTE building, then a dirt road of 2.800 m. length approximately, and then you reach the beginning of the trail after passing by a well-preserved outdoor "omproudektis" (a cistern used to collect rain water in the past) of other times and needs.
Route: CHORIO-SKLAVOS-SKIADI-MAVROSPILIA
Total route length: 8 km.
The first section of the trail is a road that starts at Chorio, goes on turning left after the OTE building just before St. Eustatius chapel. Continuing on this road, you will arrive at the location "Sklavos", where you will find the signs with the marking numbers of trails 2 and 3. You follow them up to the old, yet very well-preserved cobbled-road that passes through olive groves, vegetable gardens and picturesque stone walls.
Route: CHORIO-SKLAVOS-PALIOKASTRO-KASTRO-THERMOPIGI
Total route length: 8,5 km.
The first section of the trail is a road that starts at Chorio, continues turning left after the OTE building, just before St. Eustatius chapel. Continuing on this road you will reach a location called "Sklavos" where you will find the signs with the marking numbers for trails 2 and 3. Follow them up to the old, yet very well-preserved cobbled-road that passes through olive groves, vegetable gardens and picturesque stone walls.
Route: CHORIO-KSEVRI-MATSA-GADAROMANTRA-MONASTIRIA-ORMOS SOUFI
Total route length: 6,5 km.
The first section of the path is a road that starts at Chorio and goes on turning left after the OTE building, just before St. Eustatius chapel. You follow a very well-kept cobble-road that passes through terraces of cultivated olive groves and stone walls made by the typical colorful rocks of Kimolos.
Route: CHORIO-CHIMELI-GAMPAS-AGIOKLIMA
Total route length: 6,8 km.
The first section of the path is a road that starts at Chorio, goes on turning left after the OTE building, just before St. Eustatius chapel. You follow a very well-kept cobble-road that passes through terraces of cultivated olive groves and stone walls made by the typical colorful rocks of Kimolos.
Route: CHORIO-SKLAVOS-PATELIDA-MAKROPOUNTAS
Total route length: 8,3 km..
The first section of the trail is a road that starts at Chorio, goes on turning left after the OTE building just before St. Eustatius chapel. Continuing on this road, you will arrive at the location "Sklavos", where you will find the signs with the marking numbers of trails 2 and 3. You follow them up to the old yet very well-preserved cobbled-road that passes through olive groves, vegetable gardens and picturesque stone walls.
Route: CHORIO-KORAKIES-ROUPAS-MONASTIRIA-ORMOS SOUFI
Total route length: 4,7 km.
The first section of the trail starts off at Chorio, passes by the OTE building, turns right and downhill a little after St. Eustatius chapel. Follow the very well-preserved cobble-road that passes through terraces of cultivated olive groves and beautiful stone walls, and has no marking signs.
Text and images source: Greek Cultrual Mountaineering Club - EPOS FILIS
