MUSES PLATEAU – LOUKI - MYTIKA (Giosos Apostolidis & C. Kakkalos Refuges)

ROUTE A
Difficult: Dangerous route
Duration (h): 1
Difference in elevation (m): 268
Length (m): 1500

Starting out from Muses Plateau and specifically from the refuges of Giosos Apostolidis (2.700 m) and Christos Kakkalos (2.640 m) continue the route towards the high peaks. The path begins from both refuges.

Passing the area known as Portes on the right, continue along the path passing beneath Stefani and arriving at the saddle between the two peaks, look to the left and in front at Mytikas and to the right at Stefani.

Follow the red arrows painted on the rocks which lead to Mytikas after an approximate 30-40 minute hike. This part of the route through Louki is difficult and dangerous due to the risk of landslides.

MUSES PLATEAU (Giosos Apostolidis & C. Kakkalos Refuges) - PROFITIS ILIAS - TOUMBA

ROUTE B
Route: Easy
Duration (min): 30
Difference in elevation (m): 153
Length (m): 1000

The routes from Giosos Apostolidis Refuge to the peaks of Profitis Ilias (2.803 m) and Toumba (2.801 m) are extremely easy. It takes only 10-15 minutes to arrive at the peaks and enjoy the unique view over the Pieria Plain and Kazania respectively. It is well worth paying a visit to Profitis Ilias chapel which is located on the peak carrying the same name and was built in the 16th century by Saint Dionysius. It is the highest built chapel in the Balkans.