The Salonica View Office of Outdoor Activities and Sports Tourism organizes Hiking and Climbing Introduction to Sheikh Sou.
A few words about Sheikh Su:
Sheikh Sou is a suburban forest of Thessaloniki, also called Kerdinos Hill that extends on the southern and southwestern slopes of Chortiatis up to the road Eptapyrgiou - Asvestochori. It is the lung of the city and a place of recreation for its inhabitants. The name "Sheikh Sou" translates as "Sheikh's water" and came from the fountain that existed in a Muslim funeral monument, the ruin of which still exists at the site of a Thousand Trees (as was the first name of the original forest core since its time Ottoman rule).
A few words about our route:
Sheikh Sou Forest is a stone's throw away from the city center. However, the beauties it hides are many and impressive! The starting point of our hike will be from the terminal 17. The course we will follow will be circular. Our route follows beautiful paths and forest roads, goes up and down wooden steps, and explores unknown passages in the lush forest! At the top, we will have the opportunity to see the panoramic view of Thessaloniki, Thermaikos and Olympus. During our route, the participants will make an introduction to climbing and will have the opportunity to try climbing Sheikh Sou and Filiro.
Route features
Tops: Kranos, Artemis
Time: 3 hours
Degree of difficulty: 1
Detailed program:
09:30 - Meeting at the terminal 17
09:45 - Start of hiking
12:45 - End of hiking
Participation fee: 12 euros / person
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Gymnasts specializing in outdoor activities
- First aid box
- Introduction to climbing
CAUTION!!! Payment of the entire amount is made to the following bank accounts within 4 days after your booking. Otherwise, the reservation is canceled.
IBAN Piraeus Bank GR41 0172 2220 0052 2209 3179 693 (PAYEE: TSAGGARIS ANDREAS)
IBAN National Bank GR2701102230000022300527524 (PAYEE: TSAGGARIS ANDREAS)
You must have with you:
- Good mountaineering shoes
- Mountaineering pants or leggings
- Second blouse, socks, a small towel (change)
- Snack and Water
- Backpack
- Raincoat (necessarily)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tissues
- Trekking Pole (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Note 1. For the best operation of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the escorts.
Note 2. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the trip is postponed to another date. Participants who can not participate on this date will have a refund. However, if the weather conditions still do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently canceled and a refund is given to everyone. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the date of the event, the money is non-refundable.
Note 3. Photographic material is shared on our page and on social media after each event. By participating in a Salonica View event, you also agree to the sharing of photos. Otherwise, please let us know.
