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Valley of the Ancient Trees – Kastro Village (Thassos) loop from Thasos

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Valley of the Ancient Trees – Kastro Village (Thassos) loop from Thasos

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Valley of the Ancient Trees – Kastro Village (Thassos) loop from Thasos

02:48

9.11km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Parking

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741 m

Picnic Area by the Large Chestnut Tree

Highlight • Rest Area

On the Kastro plateau

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797 m

Kastro Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

Often unnoticed in passing, there is a source with the best spring water. It remains to be assumed that this supplied the mountain dwellers of Kastro with drinking water.

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1.00 km

Apiary with a View

Highlight • Structure

The honey from this area is one of the best and highest quality in the world.

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5.33 km

Valley of the Ancient Trees

Highlight • Forest

Many of these ancient trees can be found along the riverbed. They're wonderful for hiking.

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8.28 km

Trail from Theologos

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The piste winds its way in wide loops through sparse pine forests up to Kástro.

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8.28 km

Kastro is the oldest settlement on the island of Thassos and is located 10 km inland at an altitude of 500 m.

The settlement was first mentioned in 1434 in connection with the construction of a fortress (acropolis) there.

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8.46 km

Kastro Chapel and Ossuary

Highlight • Religious Site

The Athanasios Chapel, which is illuminated every year on January 18th for the patron saint's day, is a highlight of the village. The Feast of Agios Athanasios is celebrated around …

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8.70 km

Tavern in Kastro

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The place Kastro is located in the center of the island of Thassos on a high plateau northwest of Theologos. According to the 2011 Greek census, nine residents still live in Kastro.

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9.11 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

1.55 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

6.45 km

1.55 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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Valley of the Ancient Trees – Kastro Village (Thassos) loop from Thasos

Picnic Area by the Large Chestnut Tree

Kastro Spring

Apiary with a View

Valley of the Ancient Trees

Trail from Theologos

Kastro Village (Thassos)

Kastro Chapel and Ossuary

Tavern in Kastro

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