At Rodopi mountain range, on the north of Xanthi Prefecture, there is the forest of Chaidou. Chaidou is the southern part of Mount Koula and is on the north side of Nestos valley. The Gyftokastro (1827m) is the highest peak of Chaidou and Thrace, exactly on the border...
Starting at the upper part of the settlement of Chrysa (Psycological center of Xanthi) we go downhill to the stream of Chrysa, following the trail next to the water line. Continuing beside the canyon we see the changes in the vegetation, from low altitude to...
Route: Paradeisos – Ochyra An enjoyable route which is ideal for this time of the year, on the opposite side of Galani. Passing the climbing areas of Nestos with Ochyra peak being our destination with a wonderful view to the river meanders.
Itinerary: Kromniko – Galani (or Galani – Kromniko) The route is part of the international mountaineering trail E6 and Nestos-Rodopi Trail. It follows the old trails in the area which connected the villages with other important destinations. Starting at the abandoned...
Mount Avgo or “Stavros tsakiris” is next to the city of Xanthi. Its peak at an altitude of 650m. and a length of the trail a little over 2,5 km is a peak which every hiker/walker can enjoy with the beginning of the classical course trail at a 10-minute distance from...