A wonderful circular route that reveals some of the most beautiful and lesser-known landscapes of Parnassos. Away from the more frequented trails, the route combines forested slopes, quiet paths, and hidden corners of the mountain, offering a rewarding experience of exploration and discovery.
The route starts at Agia Eleousa, just outside Polydrosos (Souvala), and climbs through the scenic Mantamion ravine, following a beautiful natural setting whose main highlight is a waterfall that flows throughout the year. The trail then continues towards the beautiful Ano Souvala, a quiet and particularly charming mountain settlement.
From Ano Souvala, the route climbs further towards the edge of the Souvala meadow before continuing through Mylorema and a series of wonderful open mountain meadows. Here the landscape opens up dramatically, and it is not uncommon to encounter the herd of wild horses that roam freely in the area. The route then gradually descends until it meets National Trail “22”, which approaches from Agoriani (Eptalofos).
The section from Ano Souvala can also serve as a particularly interesting link for hikers wishing to travel between Ano Souvala and Agoriani, in either direction.
This is a route of great landscape variety, with relatively gentle elevation changes, combining ravines, forested sections, open mountain meadows, and beautiful stretches with a strong sense of wilderness. However, it requires some experience and a good sense of orientation, as the route crosses several other trails and forest roads and has virtually no trail markings. Careful navigation is therefore essential in order to remain on the correct route.
