Hike· Ikaria· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean
Trail of the Elves (Christos Raches to Kampos)
37° 35.7′ N · 26° 4.9′ E
A 13 km botanical route created in 2006 that crosses Ikaria from the night-owl village of Christos Raches via Vathes (Mounte), Lydi and Theoktisti monastery down to Kampos near Evdilos.
Practical
13 km, 7-8 hours, mostly gentle forest walking with small slopes (Ikaria Mountaineering Hiking Club). Wear shoes for wet, rocky ground; carry water and snacks. One-way - arrange a taxi back from Kampos, which is next to Kampos Beach and a short ride from Evdilos harbour. Christos Raches comes alive after 9 pm with shops open until around midnight. Position is Christos Raches village (de.wikipedia).
Best for
A long woodland traverse finishing near Evdilos
Season
Spring and autumn
Nearby
- Ikarian Panigiria (Summer Village Festivals)0.4 NM away
- Chalares Gorge Trail (Christos Raches to Nas)1.7 NM away
- Nas Beach (Ikaria)1.9 NM away
- Temple of Artemis Tauropolos (Nas, Ikaria)1.9 NM away
- Livadi Beach (Armenistis, Ikaria)2.2 NM away
- Round of Raches On Foot (Ikaria)2.2 NM away
- Hidden (Armenistis Beach)2.3 NM away
- Mary Mary (Armenistis)2.4 NM away