The Salonica View alternative tourism office organizes a one-day excursion and hike to the beautiful Kounoupitsa waterfall in Pozar Baths.
A few words about our trip:
The route starts after the restaurant with the pool, where on the right there is an uphill path to the cave. The marking for the waterfall is in yellow. After half an hour we reach a point with a view towards the stream of Agios Nikolaos and the baths. After another 1 hour, we will meet at a kiosk and a guardhouse, which is the junction for Sokol peak. From there we are half an hour away from the waterfall. The return will be by the same road.
Track features:
a) Degree of difficulty: level 2 (Participants must be in relatively good physical condition).
b) Altitude difference: the lowest point is 453 meters and the highest is 798 meters.
c) Route duration: 6 hours (including breaks).
d) Distance: 12 km.
Points of interest:
The waterfall of Kounoupitsa: 12 meters high.
The great ravine of Rhamno Bor: consists of three central branches of streams, Issio Pefko (Rhamno Bor), Louta and Kounoupitsa stream. After the union of the above streams begins the stream of Agios Nikolaos (Thermopotamos). In some parts of the route, the view is breathtaking!
Pozar Baths: natural pools where the thermal waters bubble up between the stones. The water penetrates deep into the ground, carrying with it minerals and other components. It then heats up and rises higher with the help of underground gases. The waters were declared medicinal in the 1920s. The word "Pozar" means burning coal or after coal. This is also the name of the old Loutraki. It is possible that it once burned or was burned, and from its rebuilding on the ruins, it was called Pozar.
Participation fee:
20 euros/person by bus
The price includes:
Escort and organization
Experienced mountain guides
Transportation by bus
First aid box
VHF Wireless
CAUTION!!! The full amount is paid to the bank accounts below within 4 days of your booking. Otherwise, the booking is cancelled.
Piraeus Bank IVAN GR41 0172 2220 0052 2209 3179 693 (Payee: ANDREAS TSAGARIS)
IBAN of National Bank GR2701102230000022300527524 (Payee: TSAGARIS ANDREAS)
You must have with you:
Mountaineering boots
Hiking pants or leggings
Second top, socks, trousers, shoes and a small towel (change)
Snack
Water
Backpack
Waterproof (required)
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
Tissues
Trekking Pole (optional)
Camera (optional)
Note 1. When you click to book,declare in the message where you will take the bus from. The options are Voulgari (Everest), Aristotelous (Statue of Venizelos) or One Salonica. E.g. Statue of Venizelos
Note 2. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion is moved to another date. Participants unable to participate on that date will be refunded. However, if again the weather conditions do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently cancelled and everyone is refunded. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the date of the event, the money is not returned.
Note 3. Photographic material is shared on our page and social media after each event. By participating in a Salonica View event, you also accept the sharing of photos. Otherwise, please let us know.
Note 4. For the best functioning of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.
