Hiking and Mountaineering in Paranesti

Paranesti is a lowland village in the area of Drama and is the last point where one can get supplies for his expedition in the wider region. The land of Paranesti is characterized by the beauty of its rich forests, the rare vegetation found in them and the multitude of species of flora and fauna! On a trip one can admire the streams with old arched bridges and beautiful waterfalls, the scattered villages that today are ruins with the churches testifying to the human presence in previous decades. Within such a landscape one can hike on marked paths, through the forests and the beauty of nature.
Some suggested paths are:
The Forestis Trail route, an easy route, with a total distance of 3.82 kilometers, passing through dirt roads and estimated to take approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes with stops.
Another interesting route is the one to the Lepida and Ag. Varvaras which have a total distance of about 30 kilometers and takes about 4 hours, passing through dirt roads.
Another waterfall worth seeing is that of Livaditis. Hiking from the E6 path, you will cover a distance of 6.80 kilometers and after about 3 hours you will see an amazing sight!
Lastly, we recommend the route from Forest Village to Dihala, also an easy route, which is 3.67 kilometers long and takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
All the suggested routes are easy and pass-through dirt roads. Don’t neglect to bring supplies, suitable shoes, jackets and anything else you need to make your ride more enjoyable!