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Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking – Vrondisi Monastery loop from Community of Zaros

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Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking – Vrondisi Monastery loop from Community of Zaros

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Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking – Vrondisi Monastery loop from Community of Zaros

01:40

5.82km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Hotel

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63 m

Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking

Highlight • Parking

Free parking, directly at the entrance to the Rouvas Gorge

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89 m

Alternative Starting Point for Rouvas Gorge

Highlight • Parking

You can also enter the gorge directly at Eleonoras Country Village. There is a large, free car park there.

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280 m

Taverna Elia

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The tavern belongs to Eleonoras, but is also a popular destination for many locals. Very good, down-to-earth cuisine, a really nice atmosphere and extremely friendly hosts.

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2.43 km

Vrondisi Monastery and Adam and Eve Fountain

Highlight • Religious Site

Opening hours in the morning (until 1 pm), then again from 4 pm. And please respectful clothes, long pants, no bare shoulders or backless. Of course you can not visit the monastery in bikini.

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3.00 km

The most impressive thing about the monastery is the imposing 15th century fountain depicting Adam and Eve. It is an active monastery - when visiting, follow the local rules. The frescoes in the church are also well worth seeing.

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3.02 km

Saint Anthony's Fountain

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The monastery is definitely worth seeing. The highlight, however, is definitely the fountain from the 16th century. Here you can fill up the good Rouvas water. At the main entrance …

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5.66 km

Eleonoras Pool With View of Rouvas Gorge

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The Eleonoras has two pools, one of which you can actually swim in. It's particularly beautiful when the sun is setting.

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5.82 km

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Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

1.49 km

220 m

Surfaces

4.09 km

1.49 km

163 m

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Saturday 11 July

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Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking – Vrondisi Monastery loop from Community of Zaros

Rouvas Gorge Trailhead Parking

Alternative Starting Point for Rouvas Gorge

Taverna Elia

Vrondisi Monastery and Adam and Eve Fountain

Vrondisi Monastery

Saint Anthony's Fountain

Eleonoras Pool With View of Rouvas Gorge

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