Vouraikos Gorge
Φαράγγι Βουραϊκού
A limestone gorge about 20 km long between Diakopto and Kalavryta, with a rack train and hiking trails running between the cliffs.
The Vouraikos River flows north from Mount Helmos into the Gulf of Corinth. Between Diakopto and Zachlorou it has carved a limestone gorge several hundred metres deep, with cliffs, waterfalls and plane tree forests on both sides. It is part of the Natura 2000 protected area. The classic way to explore is to take the rack train up and then hike back down from Zachlorou to Diakopto, about 12 km and 4 hours. Some sections follow the railway tracks and tunnels, so watch the train timetable and step aside when needed. Official hiking trails are also available. Bring a headlamp and plenty of water. Rockfall risk is high after rain.
Opening hours
Open all day (hiking best done in daylight)
Nearby sights
- Zachlorou
- Mega Spileo Monastery
- Diakopto–Kalavryta Railway
- Lake Tsivlou
- Kalavryta Holocaust Memorial (Kapi Hill)
- Kalavryta
- Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
- Kalavryta Ski Center