All trails in the central peaks and mountain villages
Eglouvi to Karya monopati traverse - The old monopati route running from Eglouvi to Karya across a low pass below Profitas Ilias. Paired up with Lefkada Trail day 3 Karya to Eglouvi this makes a great loop trail from either Eglouvi or Karya. Go out on one and back on the other - a great hike… -
Eglouvi to Katharia Rachi (A4) - Another superb climb from Eglouvi up Mnimati (at 1,157m Lefkada's second highest peak) and then out along a ridge to an amazing viewpoint (Katharia Rachi) over Nidri bay. Best combined with Eglouvi to Psili Rachi (A5). As A4 is pretty steep it is best to go up A4 and down… -
Eglouvi to Profitis Ilias (A3) - A justly popular walk from the mountain village of Eglouvi up to a pretty church on the top of a steep peaked mountain. You can see the church from Eglouvi up on the top of the cliff high above. The trail goes around the cliff to the left but it… -
Eglouvi to Psili Rachi (A5) - A superb climb from the mountain village of Eglouvi up to Mnimati (at 1,157m Lefkada's second highest peak). Psili Rachi is a viewpoint on one of Mnimati's ridges. After leaving the area of the village the ascent is on a mixture of unsurfaced tracks and footpaths. The middle part of… - Karya to Profitis Ilias (M4) - Brilliant climb from the excellent hiking base of Karya up to the main peak above the village. There is a church on the top called Profitis Ilias. Warning - there are hundreds of churches on peaks in Greece called Profitis Ilias. This is the 1,009 metre peak just SSW of… -
Lefkada Trail day 2 Nikiana to Karya - This walk runs from the small harbour of Nikiana to the mountain village of Karya. It climbs up and over Skaros mountain, past Alexandros, and across the Livadi polje (see below) to the mountain village of Karya. The trail is along monopati and unsurfaced tracks for almost all the route.… -
Lefkada Trail day 3 Karya to Eglouvi - This walk runs between the mountain villages of Karya and Eglouvi. It climbs over Profitis Ilias which is a church set on a mountain top with one of the best views in Lefkada. Warning - there are hundreds of churches on peaks in Greece called Profitis Ilias. This is the… -
Lefkada Trail day 4 Eglouvi to Ag. Ilias - This walk runs between the mountain villages of Eglouvi and Ag Ilias. It climbs up and over Mount Elati visiting the high peaks of Katharia Rachi and Stavrotas before descending to Ag. Ilias. This takes you over the highest part of Lefkada; crossing from the north to the south of… -
Mount Elati Five Peak Loop - Stunning walk across the roof of Lefkada. A trail with the best views of the north, east and south of Lefkada with the surrounding seas, islands and mainland. Takes in five peaks on the high plain of the eastern end of Mount Elati - the highest part of Lefkada. And… -
Stavrotas from road above Agios Ilias - Climb up the highest peak on Lefkada up the shortest route. Stavrotas is without doubt Lefkada's top mountain: it is the highest at 1182m, it is unencumbered with man made masts or buildings, it has impressive steep crags and screes, and has far reaching views in all directions. If you… -
Stavrotas from road above Eglouvi - Climb up the highest peak on Lefkada passing through lentil fields and high pastures. Stavrotas is without doubt Lefkada's top mountain: it is the highest at 1182m, it is unencumbered with man made masts or buildings, it has impressive steep crags and screes, and has far reaching views in all… -