Ten fully marked walking routes have been launched by Papagou-Cholargos Municipality, enhancing access, safety, and outdoor recreation in the protected Hymettus area for residents and visitors

The municipality of Prespes is investing in eco-tourism with a new 32-kilometer network of hiking trails, combining nature conservation with local economic development

Four experienced hikers, well-known to the local community, were killed on Christmas Day when an avalanche struck as they attempted to reach the Korakas summit in the Vardousia mountains, marking one of Greece’s most tragic mountain accidents in recent years

Three hikers went missing on Christmas morning near Athanasios Diakos in Fokida. Rescue teams, including firefighters, the EMAC mountain unit, and drone operators, are searching the area amid challenging weather conditions

A 54-year-old woodcutter was seriously injured in a forest near Metsovo after being pinned by a beech tree trunk, prompting a major rescue operation

Two hikers were rescued in Crete and Samothrace after getting lost. A 21-year-old French tourist was found in Agia Roumeli, while another man was located in the Kleidosi Fonias area. Both were safely retrieved by emergency crews and are in good health

The alert comes in the wake of a dramatic incident on Sunday, when a large boulder detached and crashed violently into the riverbed — just a short distance from a group of hikers.

According to officials, the incident occurred around 13:30 local time. The woman was discovered unconscious on a trail by a volunteer doctor with the Hellenic Rescue Team while the woman’s identity or details about the circumstances that led to her death remain unknown

Trade crowded beaches for hiking trails and discover places where it “always rains,” dragons once battled, and Zeus sat on his throne, all against a backdrop of fireflies, wildflower meadows, and alpine rivers.

Proposals for developing and showcasing the paths and hiking trails that will comprise Greece's first outdoor network were approved this month