Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus loop from Archaeological site of Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus

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Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus loop from Archaeological site of Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus

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Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus – Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus loop from Archaeological site of Sanctuary of Asclepius, Epidaurus

00:50

3.07km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Προφήτης Ηλίας - Κυνόρτιο Όρος Δήμου Ασκληπιείου

Waypoints

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Parking

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58 m

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Highlight • Historical Site

Beware, there are snakes between the stones.

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636 m

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Highlight • Historical Site

Very impressive ancient building

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1.22 km

Ancient Stadium of Epidaurus

Highlight • Historical Site

Sports games were held here

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1.45 km

Dining Hall of the Sanctuary of Asklepios

Highlight • Historical Site

The ceremonial gymnasium of the ancient games

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1.80 km

Propylaia — Ancient Gateway to the Sanctuary of Asclepius

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 5th century BC, the Propylaia was the sacred gateway through which passed the processions to the Sanctuary of Asklepios. The beautifully built ancient well was in continuous use until the late antiquity.

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2.01 km

Abaton

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In the Abaton, sick people were cared for during an "incubation period."

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2.06 km

Temple of Asclepius

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The main temple of the Asclepiean games (Asclepiea), which were conducted in Epidaurus in honor of the hero-doctor Asclepius, the son of Apollo, in the sanctuary dedicated to both father …

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2.61 km

Archaeological Museum of the Excavations at Epidaurus

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The main findings of excavations are protected inside this long museum. It is good to have at least these treasures kept here on site to provide more context rather than transported far away to Athens.

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3.07 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.90 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

1.03 km

1.01 km

687 m

195 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

20°C

11°C

68 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 18, 2025,Spaziergang Epidaurus

The amphitheater is amazing. The rest of the archaeological site of the early Esklepios Clinics is interesting. Today is Museum Day, and admission is free. It's well attended, but as we leave, the crowds arrive. Everything was done right.

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