E4 European Path - Greek section
Greece · Europe · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 62/100
At a glance
| Countries | Greece |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | mainland traverse + Peloponnese + Crete |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 1800 km |
| Typical duration | 60-70 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 2918 m |
| Best season | May-Oct |
| Start | Promachonas (Bulgarian border) |
| End | Kato Zakros (Crete) |
| Permit / guide | no |
| Special gear | none |
Score
62/100
Trans-Greece E4 over Olympus, Pindus, Taygetos and the Cretan White Mountains; epic variety but patchy waymarking and sparse support in sections
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
Total length estimate ~1,800 km; usually hiked in sections
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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