Go on a mountain bike tour from Athens at the magnificent Lake Marathon

Price overview

• Mountain bike tour from Athens "Lake Marathon" - per person (13+ yrs.) 110.-€

Booking option: Bicycle tour with mountain bikes Athen–Marathon–Nea Markri

The mountain bike tour starting in Athens first transfers you to the suburb of Agios Stefanos. After a short safety briefing you ride your bikes on gravel roads to Marathon Lake and you cross the dam with a magnificent view. You cycle through the forests, and if you like also throug a creek to the historic village of Marathon. Finally you reach the coastal town of Nea Makri, where you stop for a coffee before being brought back to Athens.

Overview

• Duration: half day
• Time: usually the tour starts in the morning
• Months: possible all-year
• Languages: English
• Difficulty level: medium
• Pick-up included in the price from: Athens
• Starting points: Athens

Included

• Professional guide, introduction
• Transfer from Athens to the starting point of the bicycle tour, mountain bike with accessories, support vehicle, bottle of water, energy bar, coffee by the sea

Detailed description

Outdoor activity with start in Athens: mountain bike tour at the Marathon Reservoir

Step on the pedals and get to know Athens hinterland on this mountain bike tour. Discover Lake Marathon with its imposing dam, the village of the same name and the fishing village of Nea Marki on the east coast of Attica. The region, to which Athens also belongs, has a lot to offer for tourists. The local guide who will accompany you on the bike tour knows exactly what you need. It leads you on optimal mountain bike trails through the densely wooded idyll and shows you places that not every holidaymaker gets to see. The moderate tour is easy to master for everyone who is fit and regularly rides a bike. Depending on what you dare to do, you can cross a river on the way or you can stay dry, just as you like. The most important thing is that outdoor activities don't miss out fun. The bike tours are carried out in small groups, so that the needs of the participants can be met. Don't hesitate and go exploring by bike in Athens!

The mountain bike tour starts in Athens suburb Agios Stefanos. There you get on your bikes and ride on a gravel road through the beautiful landscape. A challenging ascent follows and you finally reach the main road leading to the Marathon Dam. Stop here to capture the panorama for your holiday photo album. The dam dams the rivers Charadros and Varnavas and is an important water reservoir for Athens. Its construction is unique because it is covered with Pentel marble. Cross the dam and reach the small stream at the bottom. As an experienced mountain biker you can drive right through it.

A unpaved road will take you to Marathon during the MTB tour. The decisive battle between Persians and Athenians took place near the municipality to the north-east of Athens in 490 BC. Legend has it that the marathon was born here. It is said that an envoy ran 40 km to Athens to bring the news of victory. On the way you will pass the original starting point of the Athens Marathon and the National Rowing Centre. The route leads you through a protected pine forest directly to the Aegean Sea. On the way you will visit the grave of the soldiers who died in the famous marathon battle and finally reach the coastal road. After arriving in the charming fishing village of Nea Makri, a coffee break is taken before you start your return journey. Discovering the surroundings of Athens by bike is a real insider tip for all outdoor fans. Cycling in Greece can be so beautiful!