Mount Kerkis
Κέρκης
The highest peak on Samos, at 1,434 meters. A cave on its slopes is said to have been where Pythagoras took refuge, and the summit offers views of the Aegean islands.
Mount Kerkis lies in the west of the island. At 1,434 meters, it is the highest peak on Samos. Its limestone slopes are steep and often shrouded in cloud. The classic climbing route starts from a monastery near Marathokampos and takes 6 to 8 hours round trip. From the summit you can see Ikaria, the Fourni islands and the Turkish coast. On the mountainside is the Pythagoras Cave, where the philosopher is said to have hidden from a tyrant. It can be reached by a shorter trail. The route has little shade and no water, so start early and bring plenty of drinking water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Seitani Beaches
- Votsalakia Beach
- Potami Waterfalls
- Manolates
- Vourliotes
- Tsamadou Beach
- Lemonakia Beach
- Kokkari