Note: All distances given (in metres) should be taken as approximate. The route described is liable to unpredictable change: for example, forestry work, road or track construction and plant growth may alter the route, or its appearance. Signposts may disappear or new ones appear. The Friends of Mount Athos strives to keep this description correct and up to date but cannot take responsibility for its accuracy.
| Abbreviations: |
L = Left; R = Right; KSO = Keep straight on;
FP = Footpath; K = Kalderimi (stone-paved FP or mule track) |
| Walk (m) | And then . . . | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Turn R out of the gate out of the central courtyard of the Skete of Profitis Ilias and follow wall on R as far as its NW corner. There, ignore track down to R (which leads to lower gate). Instead, bear L along track and continue past buildings on L. | |
| 200 | Pass the outer gate of the Skete, cross track and KSO on FP which continues ahead. FP descends into valley through woods. | |
| 600 | Cross fine stone bridge over river at valley bottom and continue on FP now uphill. | |
| 100 | Climb steeply up bank to reach track. Turn L along track.
Note: R along track leads to the main road to Pantokrator. |
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| 55 | Turn R off track onto FP uphill, signed Bogoroditsa, soon on fine K. | |
| 650 | Pass rocky viewpoint back across valley to Skete of Profitis Ilias. | |
| 800 |
After FP begins to level out, arrive at a junction with another FP joining from above R.
Note: This other FP connects with the FP between Vatopedi and Pantokrator, offering the most direct route from this point to Pantokrator. | |
| At junction, KSO as FP curves L passing remains of water system/mill with Skete visible to L. | ||
| 200 | FP ends at track. Turn L onto track, downhill towards Skete.
(R along track leads to main Vatopedi - Karyes road.) |
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| 90 | Arrive at the gate of Skete of Bogoroditsa. |