Greece

Agrinio – Kryoneri (western Greece)

website: / website: / website: website: website: website: website: / / / / / Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: These railways  started to be built in the late 19th century and officially suspended in 1980. The buildings, facilities and all rails were abandoned while some of the stations were demolished in order to build other public buildings (e.g. schools). Most of the railway heritage was destroyed and vandalized throughout the time.  At the moment, the trails are abandoned, moved and/or destroyed. In some parts the rails have been moved away and used for other purposes (e.g. roads). As it can be seen from the photos, the rails go through residential areas, near houses and other buildings while crossing roads and rural roads.  These railways  started to be built in the late 19th century and officially suspended in 1980. The buildings, facilities and all rails were abandoned while some of the stations were demolished in order to build other public buildings (e.g. schools). Most of the railway heritage was destroyed and vandalized throughout the time.  At the moment, the trails are abandoned, moved and/or destroyed. In some parts the rails have been moved away and used for other purposes (e.g. roads). As it can be seen from the photos, the rails go through residential areas, near houses and other buildings while crossing roads and rural roads.  These railways  started to be built in the late 19th century and officially suspended in 1980. The buildings, facilities and all rails were abandoned while some of the stations were demolished in order to build other public buildings (e.g. schools). Most of the railway heritage was destroyed and vandalized throughout the time.  At the moment, the trails are abandoned, moved and/or destroyed. In some parts the rails have been moved away and used for other purposes (e.g. roads). As it can be seen from the photos, the rails go through residential areas, near houses and other buildings while crossing roads and rural roads.  These railways  started to be built in the late 19th century and officially suspended in 1980. The buildings, facilities and all rails were abandoned while some of the stations were demolished in order to build other public buildings (e.g. schools). Most of the railway heritage was destroyed and vandalized throughout the time.  At the moment, the trails are abandoned, moved and/or destroyed. In some parts the rails have been moved away and used for other purposes (e.g. roads). As it can be seen from the photos, the rails go through residential areas, near houses and other buildings while crossing roads and rural roads.  Total distance: 60806 mTotal climbing: 319 mTotal descent: -251 m Total distance: 60806 m Total distance: 60806 m Total climbing: 319 m Total climbing: 319 m Total descent: -251 m Total descent: -251 m These railways are totally destroyed. There are few points of interest in the area since the trails goes through the natural landscapes and small villages as well as connect the biggest cities of the region of Aitoloakarnania – Messologgi and Agrinio. The  trails lie near Acheloos river as well as the lake Trichonida with high visiting potentials. Additionally, the area has interesting monuments with archeological interest such as “The ancient theater of Kalydon” and the “Ancient Theater of New Pleuron”. The area also has regional buses which connect the region with the country’s biggest cities and it is worth mentioning that it’s near the Ionian sea, an area with high visitation rate. These railways are totally destroyed. There are few points of interest in the area since the trails goes through the natural landscapes and small villages as well as connect the biggest cities of the region of Aitoloakarnania – Messologgi and Agrinio. The  trails lie near Acheloos river as well as the lake Trichonida with high visiting potentials. Additionally, the area has interesting monuments with archeological interest such as “The ancient theater of Kalydon” and the “Ancient Theater of New Pleuron”. The area also has regional buses which connect the region with the country’s biggest cities and it is worth mentioning that it’s near the Ionian sea, an area with high visitation rate. These railways are totally destroyed. There are few points of interest in the area since the trails goes through the natural landscapes and small villages as well as connect the biggest cities of the region of Aitoloakarnania – Messologgi and Agrinio. The  trails lie near Acheloos river as well as the lake Trichonida with high visiting potentials. Additionally, the area has interesting monuments with archeological interest such as “The ancient theater of Kalydon” and the “Ancient Theater of New Pleuron”. The area also has regional buses which connect the region with the country’s biggest cities and it is worth mentioning that it’s near the Ionian sea, an area with high visitation rate. recommended you read The area is completely rural and it offers nice landscapes. The potential greenway goes through small towns which give the opportunity to the visitors to use public transportation as a starting point. The potential greenway would be a good option for biking, running and walking. Additionally any outdoor activities can be implemented in the different areas. The area is completely rural and it offers nice landscapes. The potential greenway goes through small towns which give the opportunity to the visitors to use public transportation as a starting point. The potential greenway would be a good option for biking, running and walking. Additionally any outdoor activities can be implemented in the different areas. The area is completely rural and it offers nice landscapes. The potential greenway goes through small towns which give the opportunity to the visitors to use public transportation as a starting point. The potential greenway would be a good option for biking, running and walking. Additionally any outdoor activities can be implemented in

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Peloponnese : Corinth- Derveni

website: / website: / website: website: website: website: website: / / / / / Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: This is a potential Greenway that goes through the north part of Peloponnese and in the last months the Regional offices and Gaia-Ose (the company responsible for the property of the railways) have signed an agreement which gives the authority to the region to act and transmit the railways into greenways within a big environmental park. The surface is smooth and it mainly goes in parallel to the seaside of corinth golf. This is a potential Greenway that goes through the north part of Peloponnese and in the last months the Regional offices and Gaia-Ose (the company responsible for the property of the railways) have signed an agreement which gives the authority to the region to act and transmit the railways into greenways within a big environmental park. The surface is smooth and it mainly goes in parallel to the seaside of corinth golf. This is a potential Greenway that goes through the north part of Peloponnese and in the last months the Regional offices and Gaia-Ose (the company responsible for the property of the railways) have signed an agreement which gives the authority to the region to act and transmit the railways into greenways within a big environmental park. The surface is smooth and it mainly goes in parallel to the seaside of corinth golf. This is a potential Greenway that goes through the north part of Peloponnese and in the last months the Regional offices and Gaia-Ose (the company responsible for the property of the railways) have signed an agreement which gives the authority to the region to act and transmit the railways into greenways within a big environmental park. The surface is smooth and it mainly goes in parallel to the seaside of corinth golf. Total distance: 53134 mTotal climbing: 279 mTotal descent: -273 m Total distance: 53134 m Total distance: 53134 m link Total climbing: 279 m Total climbing: 279 m Total descent: -273 m Total descent: -273 m The surrounding territory is mostly going near the seaside and inside the small villages and towns and the main plan is to re-create the area and transform it into an environmental park with areas for outdoor sports, facilities and open spaces. The area has an easy going surface and it’s good for biking and walking. Additionally, the greenway is very near the seaside and it offers easy access to the beach. The new peloponnese suburban train which runs a few kilometers away, starts from Athens and goes until Kiato where the train connects with the buses and serves the north part of Peloponnese. Peloponnese has several  buses that connect the major cities and villages in the area. Additionally, this greenway connects several small towns in the coast with various facilities. The surrounding territory is mostly going near the seaside and inside the small villages and towns and the main plan is to re-create the area and transform it into an environmental park with areas for outdoor sports, facilities and open spaces. The area has an easy going surface and it’s good for biking and walking. Additionally, the greenway is very near the seaside and it offers easy access to the beach. The new peloponnese suburban train which runs a few kilometers away, starts from Athens and goes until Kiato where the train connects with the buses and serves the north part of Peloponnese. Peloponnese has several  buses that connect the major cities and villages in the area. Additionally, this greenway connects several small towns in the coast with various facilities. The surrounding territory is mostly going near the seaside and inside the small villages and towns and the main plan is to re-create the area and transform it into an environmental park with areas for outdoor sports, facilities and open spaces. The area has an easy going surface and it’s good for biking and walking. Additionally, the greenway is very near the seaside and it offers easy access to the beach. The new peloponnese suburban train which runs a few kilometers away, starts from Athens and goes until Kiato where the train connects with the buses and serves the north part of Peloponnese. Peloponnese has several  buses that connect the major cities and villages in the area. Additionally, this greenway connects several small towns in the coast with various facilities. The surrounding territory is mostly going near the seaside and inside the small villages and towns and the main plan is to re-create the area and transform it into an environmental park with areas for outdoor sports, facilities and open spaces. The area has an easy going surface and it’s good for biking and walking. Additionally, the greenway is very near the seaside and it offers easy access to the beach. The new peloponnese suburban train which runs a few kilometers away, starts from Athens and goes until Kiato where the train connects with the buses and serves the north part of Peloponnese. Peloponnese has several  buses that connect the major cities and villages in the area. Additionally, this greenway connects several small towns in the coast with various facilities. The general surface of this area is smooth and easy for walking, biking and running. There are several places to visit in the area and it offers great potential for the summer months. Additionally, the regional offices are suggesting to build facilities for outdoor activities, open sports equipment, playgrounds and other units for exercising The general surface of this area is smooth and easy for walking, biking and running. There are several places to visit in the area and it offers great potential for the summer months. Additionally, the regional offices are suggesting to build facilities for outdoor activities, open sports equipment, playgrounds and other units for

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Nestos Rodopi trail

website: / website: / website: website: website: website: website: / / / / / Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: Owner/holder of the abandoned railway: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: This potential Greenway is in the old railways of North Greece that connected Stavroupoli and Kromiko. This part goes in parallel with the railways and Nestos River and passes through the abandoned village of Kromiko. Additionally, the railway passes from Stavroupoli bridge and several tunnels. In this path there are also abandoned stations such as Livera, Kromiko, and others that are important cultural heritage buildings. This potential Greenway is in the old railways of North Greece that connected Stavroupoli and Kromiko. This part goes in parallel with the railways and Nestos River and passes through the abandoned village of Kromiko. Additionally, the railway passes from Stavroupoli bridge and several tunnels. In this path there are also abandoned stations such as Livera, Kromiko, and others that are important cultural heritage buildings. This potential Greenway is in the old railways of North Greece that connected Stavroupoli and Kromiko. This part goes in parallel with the railways and Nestos River and passes through the abandoned village of Kromiko. Additionally, the railway passes from Stavroupoli bridge and several tunnels. In this path there are also abandoned stations such as Livera, Kromiko, and others that are important cultural heritage buildings. This potential Greenway is in the old railways of North Greece that connected Stavroupoli and Kromiko. This part goes in parallel with the railways and Nestos River and passes through the abandoned village of Kromiko. Additionally, the railway passes from Stavroupoli bridge and several tunnels. In this path there are also abandoned stations such as Livera, Kromiko, and others that are important cultural heritage buildings. Total distance: 6405 mTotal climbing: 288 mTotal descent: -335 m Total distance: 6405 m Total distance: 6405 m Total climbing: 288 m Total climbing: 288 m Total descent: -335 m Total descent: -335 m why not find out more Stavroupoli has a folklore museum, a Macedonian Tomb, and some cafes where visitors can enjoy their walks. Additionally, the area is important for its nature. There is a Wild Bird Observatory in Saint Tomas, Waterfalls while there are several viewpoints for observation and great views. As for sports, the river offers a lot of opportunities for watersports while there are facilities near Galini that visitors can rent equipment. There are several bus and train stations in the area since there are big cities nearby: Xanthi (around 14klm from Galini), Komotini (60klm) and Kavala (40 klm). On the other hand, at the moment the trains in the north part of the country are under suspension so visitors can travel only via bus. Stavroupoli has a folklore museum, a Macedonian Tomb, and some cafes where visitors can enjoy their walks. Additionally, the area is important for its nature. There is a Wild Bird Observatory in Saint Tomas, Waterfalls while there are several viewpoints for observation and great views. As for sports, the river offers a lot of opportunities for watersports while there are facilities near Galini that visitors can rent equipment. There are several bus and train stations in the area since there are big cities nearby: Xanthi (around 14klm from Galini), Komotini (60klm) and Kavala (40 klm). On the other hand, at the moment the trains in the north part of the country are under suspension so visitors can travel only via bus. Stavroupoli has a folklore museum, a Macedonian Tomb, and some cafes where visitors can enjoy their walks. Additionally, the area is important for its nature. There is a Wild Bird Observatory in Saint Tomas, Waterfalls while there are several viewpoints for observation and great views. As for sports, the river offers a lot of opportunities for watersports while there are facilities near Galini that visitors can rent equipment. There are several bus and train stations in the area since there are big cities nearby: Xanthi (around 14klm from Galini), Komotini (60klm) and Kavala (40 klm). On the other hand, at the moment the trains in the north part of the country are under suspension so visitors can travel only via bus. Stavroupoli has a folklore museum, a Macedonian Tomb, and some cafes where visitors can enjoy their walks. Additionally, the area is important for its nature. There is a Wild Bird Observatory in Saint Tomas, Waterfalls while there are several viewpoints for observation and great views. As for sports, the river offers a lot of opportunities for watersports while there are facilities near Galini that visitors can rent equipment. There are several bus and train stations in the area since there are big cities nearby: Xanthi (around 14klm from Galini), Komotini (60klm) and Kavala (40 klm). On the other hand, at the moment the trains in the north part of the country are under suspension so visitors can travel only via bus. The nearby area is known for its beauty and landscapes. There are several voices that underline the importance of the buildings and the heritage of the railways since it has a monumental value, expressing history and folk heritage. As explained before there are several areas to visit and enjoy nature such as the observatory of wild birds. Additionally, the area is offered for watersports in the river, for walking, hiking and trekking on several paths. The nearby area is known for its beauty and landscapes. There are several voices that underline the importance of the buildings and the heritage of the railways since it has a monumental value, expressing history and folk heritage. As explained before there are several areas to visit and enjoy nature such as the observatory of wild birds. Additionally, the area is offered for watersports in the river, for walking, hiking and trekking on several paths. The nearby area is known for its beauty and landscapes. There are several voices that underline the

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