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Are there any other hiking fanatics who've climbed mountains in Greece? This picture is from one of my favorite hikes in Peloponisos :)

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I've only ever hiked Parnassos mountain which is in central Greece, it was amazing!
 
Only major hike I have done in Greece was the Samaria Gorge, but it was all downhill until you reached the gorge. It was long - might have been around 11 miles, and hiking downhill requires different muscles than going up. I do recommend the hike, though. It was an incredible experience with gorgeous views!
 

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