Drakolimni of Tymfi: The Alpine Lake of Legends

Nature & Hiking 20 Jul, 2026
Drakolimni of Tymfi: The Alpine Lake of Legends

Photo: Giocess / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hiking at 2,050 metres, below the peaks of Tymfi.

According to legend, a dragon once lived in the lake — today it has been replaced by alpine newts and wild horses that come down to drink. The ascent starts from Mikro Papigo and takes about 4-5 hours of hiking through oak forests, alpine meadows and stone ridges overlooking the Tymfi massif.

The best months are July to September. For a comfortable trip, the Astraka refuge offers overnight accommodation.

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