EFKLIS-Biliovo Path in Messenia
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On Sunday, January 7, 2024, the team of the "Efklis" association will hike one of the most famous and beautiful hiking routes in Messenia, the famous Biliovo, the cobblestone path that connects the villages of Sotirianika (300 m. altitude) and Altomira (800 m. ) in Messenian Mani, which was recently designated a Monument.
The part of the cobblestone that survives today is 3 kilometres long and has 83 bends (78 of which are 180 degrees). The construction of the Biliovo path began in 1904 and is considered an achievement of folk architecture. Many of its bends are built on steep terrain, while artisans and stone workers from the neighbouring villages worked to create the path. Based on an inscription carved on a stone, it is estimated that Biliovo was finished in 1928.
APPOINTMENT TIME: 9:00 am behind the 56 Aristomenous Street offices (the beginning of O.S.E. Park) and in front of the entrance of the 24th Primary School.
ROUTE: Hiking ascent of the cobblestone path from Sotirianika to Altomira and the circular return route from the Agios Georgios Monastery.
JOURNEY HOURS: 4 (+/-)
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: A+
TRANSPORTATION: By bus.
BUS Ticket Cost: 15 euros (members) and 18 euros (non-members). The participation fee is 6 euros to travel in your own car.
INFORMATION AND SEAT RESERVATIONS:
Eleni Economopoulou (president and excursion organiser) on tel. 27210 90627 and 6974252234, evening hours.
