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Prepare your backpack, put on your boots, and hop into the van. Reach the trail and begin the ascent. Find the right pace and observe the magic of nature around you. Climb high, take a breath, and marvel at the tall peaks of Mount Olympus. Keep going a bit further. The refuge is in front of you. Enjoy a hot drink, gather your strength, and set out for the beautiful stream. Witness the crystalline waters flowing from the heart of the mythical mountain. Walk through the beautiful forest and rediscover the starting point. It’s time to savor a picnic in nature and unwind.
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The Krevatia Refuge is located on the northern side of Mount Olympus at an altitude of 1008 meters. It is situated at the top of a lush plateau, offering a magnificent view of the northern side and the steep slopes of the mountain. This two-story building was constructed in 2001 for the Forestry Department of Pieria and was granted to the Municipality of Dion – Olympus to operate as a shelter for the first time in 2004.
The area took the name “Krevatia” during the guerrilla warfare, as it operated as an open-air recovery and hospital facility for the wounded. The refuge provides accommodation for 20 people and serves as the most common starting point for both the well-known hiking trail to the Plateau through the Rahi Babala Ridge and the lower parts of the mountain.
We depart from Thessaloniki at 07.17 heading to Vrontou village.
After reaching the starting point of the trail, we begin our hike to the “Krevatia” refuge. The path is uphill initially and towards the end, it levels off to a gentle slope. The landscape is stunning, and the view towards the towering peaks of Mount Olympus is magical.
Once we regain our strength, we start our journey back from “Papa Rema.” The entire route is mostly downhill and winds through a beautiful forest, allowing us to admire the crystal-clear waters of Mount Olympus.
After enjoying our picnic in nature, we will climb into the van and take the road back, filled with images and beautiful experiences from this day trip to Mount Olympus.