Hiking Trail 5 in Andros is a scenic exploration of the island’s rich rural heritage, crossing the biodiversity-rich mountain ranges of Gerakona and Rachi. The route passes through charming villages, diverse landscapes, and cultural landmarks, offering stunning panoramic views along the way.
Marking
Difficulty level
With some challenging sections (Vrachnou – Exo Vouni)
Walkable
Ascent: 600m
Available in all villages along the route
Available in Ormos Korthiou, Livadia, and Chora (via Trail 18)
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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