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 Stavronikita Monastery gate and proceed with aqueduct to R. At the end of the aqueduct, turn L and cross the paved area with 4 separate roads ahead. |
| 130 | Take the second road on the L (signed Iviron and arsanas) which is initially paved/concreted. |
| 100 | Road crosses bridge. KSO down concrete/cobbled road. |
| 200 | Opposite a yard with 3 tin roofed buildings, turn R onto FP (signed Iviron) which soon becomes coastal path. The FP, which is not always obvious, continues over cliffs and descends to cross two coves. |
| 1200 | FP descends to beach at derelict fountain (now dry). KSO along beach towards the large tower at far end. (This is Kaliagra, the arsanas of Koutloumousiou Monastery.) |
| 220 | In front of Kaliagra turn R up track for 30 metres. Then turn sharp L at red fire hydrant (signed Iviron), onto track initially past Kaliagra, then with sea to L. |
| 200 | Track descends onto beach. KSO along the beach. |
| 120 | Bear R onto track before boat-house at end of the beach. Track becomes FP which passes above boathouse. |
| 250 | FP emeges at track with metal gates to L. Turn R along track. |
| 50 | Track meets Karyes-Iviron road. Cross road and continue uphill on track on further side. |
| 90 | At fork, bear L on level. (R continues ahead into vineyard.) |
| 300 | Pass remains of fountain on L. Track, now showing traces of K, begins to descend. |
| 350 | Arrive at junction of tracks – monastery is ahead. KSO passing kiosk on L. |
| 40 | Arrive at the entrance of Iviron Monastery. |