Hiking on Lake Dassiou, Perdikoula peak 1693m - Ziria (transfer from Athens) on Feb. 6

Lake Dassiou is a mountainous seasonal lake with an area of ​​about 60 acres, located in the mountain range of Kyllini in the prefecture of Corinth, at an altitude of 1,480 meters, and is characterized as a polga, ie a shallow lake. It retains water most months of the year (8-9 months), but dries in summer. It is one of the few natural lakes in the Peloponnese and is one of the few in Greece at this altitude.

The name of the lake is due to the strong and rich family of Dassios or Dassaeans from Trikala, Corinth, which cultivated areas in the wider area of ​​the lake and maintained flocks of sheep and goats. It was one of the most important noble families of Trikala. Local tradition states that it originates from Normandy.

Lake Dassiou offers unique images as it transforms into the changes of the seasons! The image of its completely icy surface is followed by the reflection of winter clouds in its blue waters when the ice begins to melt, the repetition of the green of the firs in its still waters in spring, and the revelation of the sun engraved by the fire of the sun, clay of Autumn. The winter cold-resistant anemones bloom in the forest glades and around the Dassiou lake.

The beautiful bellows, Bellis Perennis, fill the mountain meadows around Lake Dassiou and the plateau, as well as the streams, such as Mikro Kefalari, with the white petals that turn purple at the bottom. Lake Dassiou is one of the most mountainous in Greece, protected by the Natura 2000 Network, species of protected reptiles live and reproduce, such as the spotted and striped sea turtle, and during the winter months it freezes and one can walk fearlessly on its entire surface. lake.

Perdikoula peak 1693m. The route to the top of Perdikoula will reward us with an amazing view to the peaks of Ziria, Mavrioros, and the sea to the north. This hiking trail is also suitable for beginners in the good physical condition provided they have the necessary basic equipment.

EXCURSION SCHEDULE

Meeting / Departure time: We depart at 07.00 from Syntagma, please be 15 'earlier, and with a stop for coffee we will arrive just before the ski resort of Ziria, at the starting point of our hike

Start of Hiking 10.30: We start our hike to the top of Perdikoula at 1693m. We move over the plain of Ziria in a ridge, with an amazing view to the peaks of Ziria, Mavrioros and the sea to the north. Then we descend to Lake Dasi !! We hike between beautiful firs and imposing black pecans, ravines and plenty of running water even if we are lucky with snow !! After admiring the unique beauty of the lake and the magical view of the snow-capped mountains, we start and in about 40 minutes we reach the point where we started. We board the bus to the taverns in Trikala. Return time approximately 21.30

Technical Data: The route is circular with an altitude difference of 310 meters and a total of 11.5 kilometers. Duration of the excursion with the required stops is estimated at 5 hours (+/- 30 '). The route is suitable for beginners in good physical condition provided they have the necessary basic equipment.

ATTENTION for boarding the bus

It is necessary, according to the legislation and the latest measures against the pandemic, to have: A) Vaccination Certificate or B) Disease Certificate or C) Have a molecular test, 72 hours negative or D) Have a rapid test, 48 hours negative

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Degree of Difficulty: A.
• Route Length: 11.5 km
• Higher Altitude: 1693M
• Lower Altitude: 1386M
• Altitude Difference: 310M
• Duration of Activity: 5 Hours