Ελένης Λιαροπούλου and Απόστολου Σάντα(edit)

The route descends from Elati to the riverbed of the Milaon River (in this first part the marking is with ), where it meets the obvious pathway situated on the banks. (from this part and after the marking is with ). Following the well waymarked trail (parts paved, parts plain path) pass by the big water drilling rig of the Pirgaki Springs (that supplies Vytina with water) and then the stone built Makrinou Fountain. Enter for 970 meters a dirt road wending to the place name Ellinika, under the hill where the acropolis of the acropolis of the antique city Methydrion was located. Take the short path that intersects with the asphalt road. Leave the asphalt road and go under the main road linking Vytina to Dimitsana (cross the river and go under the small bridge) follow the nice, old mule track to Vytina. This part is the richest section of this route: moving across Milaon River in high riparian vegetation of plane trees and pass by three consecutive abandoned watermills. After the wooden bridge on the stream Barba, ascent a nice path carved in rock wending to Artotsi fountain. From here the path follows various small road as it reaches Vytina and ends in the central square. Vytina is the head village of the region and offers all the provisions and facilities. In this entire route follow the . More info: menalontrail.eu Digital map: menalon trail by anadigit

Program for today From Elati you descend through a mystic forest until the river Chronaiko that you follow for 2,5 km during which you pass from springs and the Monastery Agioi Theodori. From the underpass under the main road onwards, you walk along the wide Mylaon River shaded by huge plane trees. App. 2km before you reach Vytina, you leave the Mylaon River and climb via a steep rocky slope to the village of Vytina. Organization There are no shops in Elati. The walk is short though, so if you leave after breakfast you will be in Vytina at lunch time. You can read on your itinerary about the luggage transfer should you have booked luggage transfer.