16°C
From the square at the northern exit of Moundros, we follow the road in a rather south-easterly direction and after 150 m we pass by a chapel.
We continue uphill on a distinct path for another 400 m and then we come to a dirt road which we follow southwards, into a small, bare valley, where a stream and the ruins of an old watermill can be seen.
After 1,5 km, and having exited the valley, we follow a left branch of the dirt road for 500 m and then turn left and follow the central dirt road, ignoring any branches. After 600 m, we follow a left branch, ignore the next two left ones, as well as two right ones, and we walk through a small water course with plane trees.
We continue on the central dirt road in a rather south-easterly direction and after 1,5 km we come to a water course. Immediately after, we are in the bed of another water course, which joins into the first one, beneath enormous plane trees.
This is the area named Nifis Potamia (= rivers of a bride-to-be), where according to tradition, a beautiful girl was drowned, on her way to thewedding ceremony.
There is running water from a fountain; this is a perfect spot to rest or pass the night, weather permitting.
Having left the water course, we continue eastwards, following a dirt road. After 1 km we come to an asphalt road, which we follow in a south-easterly direction, until the village of Agouseliana, where we arrive after approximately 3 km.
Relatively Easy
E4 (Yellow/Black)
3 hours & 30 minutes
11000m
All year round
Hiking
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