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Mount Olympus Summit Trek

Greece · Europe · Technical trek · score 69/100

At a glance

CountriesGreece
ContinentEurope
RegionOlympus National Park
TypeTechnical trek
Length40 km
Typical duration3 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude2918 m
Best seasonJun-Sep
StartLitochoro / Prionia
EndLitochoro (return)
Permit / guideno
Special gearhelmet recommended for the Mytikas summit scramble

Score

69/100
Scenery
27/35
Fame
17/25
Uniqueness
13/20
Logistics
12/20

Three-day refuge-to-refuge ascent of Greece's mythical highest peak (2,918 m); exposed Class 3-4 scramble to Mytikas, enormous fame

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Standard 2-day itineraries exist; 3-day version qualifies and is the typical recommended itinerary

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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