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Valley of the Ancient Trees – View of Kastro loop from Theologos

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Thasos

Valley of the Ancient Trees – View of Kastro loop from Theologos

Hard

4.3

(55)

187

hikers

Valley of the Ancient Trees – View of Kastro loop from Theologos

05:06

17.2km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.59 km

Small Roadside Shrine by the Pine Tree

Highlight • Religious Site

No chapel to go into.

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5.95 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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11.1 km

Tavern in Kastro

Highlight • Restaurant

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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11.3 km

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11.3 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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11.5 km

Kastro Village (Thassos)

Highlight • Settlement

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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13.1 km

Riverbed Below Kastro

Highlight • River

Beautiful hiking trail in and along the stream bed 👍🏻 very shady in summer.

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14.5 km

View of Kastro

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Nice area for hiking, not very busy 👍🏻

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

1.63 km

744 m

720 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

1.51 km

874 m

445 m

385 m

116 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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