Distance: 4.7km (2.3 km to go and the same distance to return)
Type of trail: Out and back
Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult
Hiking time: 5 hours
Elevation gain: 322m

This trail is not easy, but it offers captivating views, and its final destination, the chapel of Krifi Panagia, built into the rocks, makes you wonder how it was constructed in such a location.

Every year on August 18, the day of the three-day celebration of the Dormition of the Theotokos, a divine liturgy is held there.

The trail starts as a dirt road and is quite steep for the first 1.8 km. Then it continues as a footpath, and at the end, you have to pass through a small rocky area to reach the chapel of Krifi Panagia.

On the way back, if you feel up to it, you can take a detour to Tsilaro Beach for a refreshing swim to gather strength for the steep uphill return.

Directions: The trail starts from here. If you don’t have a small car or a 4×4 vehicle, you can park your car earlier on the asphalt road, here (but be aware that you will have an additional 2.5 km of hiking to reach the trailhead and the same distance to return).

Make sure you have downloaded the AllTrails app on your mobile and then click here to access the trail to Krifi Panagia.

Since there might be no signal to view the trail at that moment, it is advisable to open the app earlier in an area with a signal. Zoom in on the entire route to ensure availability, and, of course, do not close the app window until you finish your hike.

If you use another app, you can download the Kml or Gpx files. You can also find the trail on Google Maps.