Hiking Trail 2 – 2a in Andros is a classic island route, featuring lush greenery and diverse terrain. It connects Apikiawith the island’s remote mountain villages, Katakalaioi and Vourkoti, offering stone-paved sections, abundant water sources, and breathtaking views. The landscape changes dramatically along the way, making it a visually stunning hike.
Marking
7.8 km with detour to Pythara Waterfalls
Difficulty level
Walkable & well-maintained
419m
Available in Apikia, Katakalaioi & Vourkoti
Available in Apikia & Vourkoti (summer season only)
Κείμενα – Φωτό – Xάρτες: Andros Routes
Chora – Ypsilou – Mesathouri – Lamira – Menites – Messaria – Panachrantos Monastery
Chora – Apoikia – Katakalaioi – Vourkoti (with a detour to Pythara waterfalls)
Chora – Syneti – Dipotamata – Epano Kastro – Kochylou – Ormos Korthiou
Moni Tromarchion – Piso Meria – Ammonakleiou – Mousionas – Aidonia
Vrachnou – Exo Vouni – Mesa Vouni – Gianniseo – Ladia – Rogo – Ormos Korthiou
Vourkoti – Monastery of Agios Nikolaos – Ahla Beach
Stavropeda – Aladou – Sasa – Panachrantos Monastery
Apikia – Apatouria – Stenies – Gialia – Nimporio
Strapourgies – Ano Pitrofos – Palaeopolis – Ano Aprovatou
Apikia – Evrouses – Strapourgies – Mesathouri
Batsi – Katakilos – Ano Katakilos – Arni
Batsi – Aprovatou
Vourkoti – Kouvara – Prophet Elias – Arni
Arni – Remata – Lefka Beach
Gavrio – Ano Gavrio – Agia Leousa
Gavrio – Ano Agios Petros – Tower – Beach
Scholi (Gavrio) – Ano Gavrio – Ano Agios Petros – Scholi
Ano Agios Petros – Moni Agias – Batsi
Chora – Livadia – Chora (Circular)
Livadia – Vrachnou – Prophet Daniel – Petrias – Falika – Aladinou – Vakoni
Piso Meria – Prophet Elias – Stavros Beach
Pera Choria 1 & 2 (Circular)
Aprovato (Circular)
Amolochos - Livadeza - Vitali - Amolochos (Circular)
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