Attavyros

Zeus on the summit

The 1,215 m high Attavyros (Greek Αττάβυρος, with Ataviros, Attaviros or Atabyrios transcribed ) is the highest mountain on the Greek island of Rhodes in the Mediterranean. The massive mountain is located south of the village Embonas in the middle west of the island in the Attavyros chain. His West Summit, which is located about 4.5 km south-west of the main summit, rises 1,062 meters high.

Mythological significance

In Greek mythology, the mountain plays an important role. Althaimenes should have built on the top of the Zeus sanctuary to kill the fate that his father need to be able to escape. Remnants of the shrine have been preserved until today. In addition, a Christian chapel exists.

Ascent

Lead to the top two hiking trails and since the establishment of a wind farm on the side peak frameno also a narrow street that is paved even in the upper part.

The old footpath to the summit, marked with the Greek signs Archi Monopati, runs from southern village of Agios Isidoros no steep slopes in about 2.5 to 3 hours to the summit. Move donate created under hollies stone benches and shade breathers.

From Embonas leads a steeper sections and only for experienced hikers appropriate way to the summit. The climb takes only about 2 hours, but please note that the unmarked path and is hard to find.

Due to its exposed location, there are good views of Rhodes, parts of the Dodecanese Islands and the Turkish southwest coast. In particularly clear weather even the average 300 km away island of Crete can be seen to the southwest behind Karpathos.