Route type: Two-way
Difficulty: 3/5 (Difficult)
Χρόνος πορείας: 6h 30min
Length: 10,3km
Equivalent length: 23,6km
Ascent: 1279m
Descent: 161m
Maximum altitude: 2519m
Minimum altitude: 1390m
Drinking water: No
The high and glorious peak «2520», or as the locals used to call, Tsouka Petsik, is the summit of Mt Grammos and the fourth highest peak of Greece. In the shape of a pyramid, it stands in the middle of a large complex of peaks and ridges of eastern Grammos and it can be reached with at least four different ways.
The route which is going to be described here starts from the village of Grammosta, climbs up to the location Lefka and passes by the famous alpine lake Gistova.
From Gistova lake we walk along the ridge on the borders with Albania. Scrambling along this unpredictable terrain of steep slopes, snowy hillsides, rocky raised strips and scree slopes, we reach the peak Anonimi ( 2414m). Soon, we reach the northern crest of the peak “2520” where we start the main ascent on the sharp rocky edge. This ascent includes some basic knowledge of scrambling. We follow the red marks. There is also another much easier choice which follows a clearer trail at the western part of the peak.
In order to return back to the village of Grammosta we cross the meadow of Leventiko where we see a small group of concrete huts.
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Tips
Enjoy the beautiful view to the Albanian villages and to the valley of Grammosta.
The length of the ascent is 10.2km and the total elevation gain is 1400m. The downhill is easier but a bit longer with a length of 12.1km. The total circular route is 23.2km. With a moderate pace one can spend 5 hours to climb to the peak while 4 hours would be enough for the descent.
Comments
The weather can change rapidly on this bare and exposed side of the mountain.
There is potable water at the large fountain at the meadow of Leventiko and in the numerous creeks along the route.