Long Pelion Trail

Kamari-Keramidi-Veneto

Section name	Difficulty	Length m	Ascent m	Decent m	Maximum elevation m	Minimum elevation m	Time h
Kamari-Keramidi-Veneto	2/5	16531	730	510	586	0	7-8

The trail from Kamari to Veneto is the first and the very northernmost section of Long Pelion Trail (LPT). It meanders on the most least-known area of Pelion which providing much less facilities and services than those the visitors can find in the other, more popular, villages.

The path starts from Kamari, passes through the traditional village of Keramidi and ends at Veneto. These three settlements are the most remote places among all the inhabited areas of Northern Pelion. However, they are of great interest concerning their natural beauty and architectural value. Their special geographical aspect, their well-preserved buildings and the unique relief make them perfect places for relaxation but also exploration. The first part of LPT crosses landscapes of different morphology and features, where the visitor can find grasslands, forests, wet meadows and rocky gaps.

The hiker follows the obvious direction, going from north to south Pelion, facing the uphill side of the trail. Similar to all the 11 parts of LPT, this section requires high fitness level and experience with long-distance hiking. Nevertheless, beginner hikers can stay overnight at the traditional and cozy guesthouses and shorten the duration of the activity. Moreover, there are numerous places along the trail, such as beautiful chapels and streams, where one can rest under the shade of the trees and regain strength.

Text: Aik. Zagaretou, photos: T. Adamakopoulos