Route type: Two-way
Difficulty: 1/5 (Easy)
Χρόνος πορείας: 3h 15min
Length: 7km
Equivalent length: 17,2km
Ascent: 1008m
Descent: 36m
Maximum altitude: 2379m
Minimum altitude: 1391m
Drinking water: Yes
If we take one look at the broad basin of Grammosta village we can clearly say that it’s a wide grazing pasture. Back in time, this extensive meadow used to be covered by stock-farming infrastructure where the farmers and breeders spent their summer, following a nomadic way of life. One of their most preferable spots was the meadow Friga, well known for its rich springs.
The condition of the old trail which starts from Grammosta village and leads to the meadow of Frigka was improved after the end of the WWII, since it served as the connection to the first aqueduct of the settlement. This aqueduct was a pipe of clay tubes which transferred the fresh potable water to the houses.
From the spring Friga, follow sentle slopes to Gistova lake.
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Tips
We find potable water at the fountain in Friga and at the large ravines. The water is usually plenty, cold and fresh.
Comments
There are no marks along the route. The total length of the route from the village to the lake is 7.2km and can be completed in 3h.