Approach notes

Parking Co Ordinates: 37.918228, 23.793894

By Private Vehicle: Two routes can be followed, depending on the side of the mountain you approach from (west from Argyroupoli or east from Koropi). Approaching from the side of Koropi, follow Lavriou Avenue till reaching the town of Koropi. A short while after entering the town, turn right after petrol station (BP) on Georgiou K Vasileiou Street (ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΥ Κ. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΥ) . After 300m the road merges with Fleming Street (ΦΛΕΜΙΝΓΚ). Follow Fleming Street which later changes name to Dimosthenous Street (ΔΗΜΟΣΘΕΝΟΥΣ), for approximately 5,4km. At this point leave the asphalt following a clear dirt road, moving parallel to the obvious north rock face of Profitis Ilias. Continue on the dirt road for another 2,2km and shortly after passing some small buildings and a well to your left, turn left onto another dirt road. From this point the road surface quality slightly degrades. After another 150m there is a crossroad.

Turn right towards Vrachokipos and Lelaki crags. The dirt road moves among low vegetation and shrubs. After approximately 1,2km reach two metallic water tanks and then after 50m a stone cairn marking the start of the footpath. Park your vehicle and get on the footpath.. The footpath heads south and may be a bit vague in the beginning, however red marks and occasional stone cairns exist to show the way. After a while the path descends steeply. Shortly before the end of the descent, follow the path heading straight (southeast) to reach Vrachokipos. Total walking distance: 600m, walking time: 15min, total negative altitude: 120m.