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An impressive 50m tall cave in an otherwise rock-barren area with excellent rock quality. Being so close to Athens it can be considered the "outdoor gym" for the local hard-movers.
Description
Many of the routes have quickdraws on.
Approach
Steep hike
<5 min
From Athens drive on the Athens - Lamia - Thessaloniki highway (A1 / E75) to the exit of Markopoulo (about mile marker 35km). Follow the road in direction of Markopoulo. After about 3km take a left and then take a right towards the village of Mavrosouvala. Take a left just before the village (industrial facilities). Parking at (
38.251742, 23.805340). Hike up the steep trail.
History
Discovered in January 2006 and inaugurated in May 2006 by the Acharnes Alpine Club.
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Author(s): Vertical Planet
Date: 2014
ISBN: 9786188111905
Athens Climbing Guidebook describes 33 climbing areas in the city and its immediate surroundings / finest limestone in various positions and in difficulties / from 4a to 9a, with more than 1100 routes.
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