Only 42 kilometers from the center of Athens is one of the most beautiful mountains of Attica, Parnitha.

The highest peak of Parnitha is Karabola, in an altitude of 1413 m. Parnitha also has more than 15 peaks that have a height of more than 1,000 meters, making it an ideal destination for hiking near Athens

In one of the peaks of Parnitha (Mavrovouni) lies the Casino Mont Parnes, which can be reached either with car or with the modern teleferic, while you have the chance to enjoy a unique view of Athens from above. Parnitha has two mountain refuges, Bafi and Flabouri, that can be used by those who want to spend the night on the mountain.

Not only Parnitha has been declared an area of particular natural beauty, but also a significant part of it is a National Forest, while being simultaneously in Natura 2000. The climate of Mount Parnitha is considered to be extremely healthy and thats another reason why you should choose it for your ride or walk. If you can, do not forget to visit the small but very beautiful cave of Pan. Among several animals and plants, in Parnitha also live many of the typical red fawns that have become something like a hallmark of the mountain.

Unfortunately, in 2007 a great part of the green mountain was burned in one of the most destructive fires in Greece. Even so, Parnitha is still an excellent mountain for excursion, exploration and climbing at its beautiful peaks.