MTB on Mt Parnitha
MTB on Mt Parnitha
Mt. Parnitha attracted cyclists before WWII, and especially after the construction of the road from Metochi to Sanatorium Xenia). The first cycling event was the Parnitha Ascent that began back in 1938. The Parnitha Ascent became an important event of the Greek Cycling Calendar.
In recent years, several hiking paths have been adopted by friends of the MTB genre called Downhill, which focuses exclusively on the descent of steep and technically difficult routes. In Mt. Parnitha, the predilection field of Downhill funs is its steep southern face. Downhill is practiced mainly along paths around Metochi, but also in longer descents from the peaks Aeras and Kira to Metochi (the ascent is often replaced with the transport of bicycles on a vehicle). These trails are equipped with jumps and bumps, and some are used for racing events. The most spectacular is the descent that combines the upper part of Yellow Square trail (Metochi col of Skala-Aghia Triada) with a direct outcome towards the flat area between Metochi and Melia.
topoguide Greece
A complete guide
to Mt Parnitha
Parnitha topoguide is available for Android devices as one of the dozens of available region of Greece via the topoguide Greece application. Mt Parnitha is a member of the Attica group. Get the Parnitha guide as an in-app purchase through the app.
Parnitha topoguide is also available for iOS (iPhone & iPad) devices via the application Topoguide Greece. Get the Parnitha guide as an in-app purchase through the app, found in the Attica group.
topoguide Greece offers active navigation along the trails, as well as a comprehensive guide to the geography, the nature and the culture of the area.