Vikos Gorge

The Vikos Gorge (Greek Φαράγγι Βίκου / farangi Vikou or Βίκος / Vikos ) is a gorge in the Pindus Mountains in Epirus in northwestern Greece. Over a length of almost 10 km, it extends to the west by the mountain massif Stouros and on the east by the mountain massif of Tymfi (especially its summit Astrakas ) from the village to the village of Vikos Monodendri or Papingo southwest of Konitsa. The stream or river which flows through the Vikos gorge and united at the northern end of the gorge with other source tributaries to the river Voidomatis.

The information on the maximum depth of the gorge differ significantly and fluctuate between 600 m and nearly 1,000 m. In the Guinness Book of Records is the registered deepest canyon in the world, the ratio between depth and width was defined as the decisive criterion.

Northeast of the village Monodendri the side canyon Megas Lakkos of East meets Coming from the Tymfi massif on the actual Vikos Gorge. Compared to this meeting of the two canyons is the viewing point Oxia.

Flora and Fauna

The despite increasing tourism is still almost untouched landscape is home to an unusual abundance of flora and fauna. Vultures and eagles that nest on the steep cliffs of the gorge are often seen here. Also, here bears, wolves and wild cats have survived.

Tourism

The Vikos Gorge is part of the National Park of Vikos - Aoös. She is known as a destination for hiking.