View of the Viros Gorge – Pogonitsa Monastery loop from Exochori

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View of the Viros Gorge – Pogonitsa Monastery loop from Exochori

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View of the Viros Gorge – Pogonitsa Monastery loop from Exochori

03:35

10.2km

570m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 10.2 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

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1.89 km

View of the Viros Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful vantage point overlooking the Viros Gorge.
There is also a small bench here, perfect for recovering from the hike through the gorge and the climb to Chora 🙂

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1.98 km

Viros Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The spectacular view of the wild gorge, framed by bare mountains, is definitely worth the short detour!

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2.72 km

Chapel of St. John (Agios Ioannis)

Highlight • Religious Site

4.86 km

Closed Path Wooden Fence

Highlight • Structure

Unfortunately the path is closed here

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7.45 km

Pogonitsa Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

The small monastery can be visited from the outside.
If you are in the Viros Gorge, the short detour is worthwhile.

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10.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

3.60 km

1.44 km

753 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

3.07 km

1.19 km

753 m

703 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

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Comments

September 23, 2024,Klooster van Pogonitsa – Magnific view of Viros gorge rondtocht vanuit Εξωχώρι

Tough hike and my Garmin watch indicated 9.5km which I believe is more likely. This hike is definitely red with a black edge. The crossing in the riverbed was really scrambling with hands and feet. Furthermore a steep ascent and descent. Furthermore beautiful views.

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