Ancient Messene
Ancient Messene
3.1km
Total Distance
106m
Elevation Gain
Trail description
A walk from the village of Mavrommati through the vast ruins of ancient Messene, one of the best preserved classical cities in Greece. The path passes the great theatre, stadium and mighty circuit walls below Mount Ithomi. Springs and olive groves surround the archaeological site.
Route Map
Along the trail
- 1Spring · 0.3kmsprings can run dry
- 2Shelter · 1.7km
- 3Klepsydra · 1.8kmSpring · springs can run dry
- 4Drinking water · 2.4km
- Surface
- paved 79%, gravel 21%

