Corycian Cave
Corycian Cave
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Martin Z
Copenhagen, Denmark23 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Family
An interesting cave with amazing views of the landscape. But dont drive up. We tried it and I am very thankful that we did not meet any on coming trafic on the road up. Because there was no were to let each other pass. Leave the car at the buttom of the hill and walk the last 1,5-2 km up and enjoy the trip.
Written 1 August 2023
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Sara P
Strum, Wisconsin, United States6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Type in this cave into maps and it will take you right to the gravel road which begins your hike. The way there will involve driving up a mountain and going through a small mountain village with cobblestone, narrow streets. It was about a thirty minute drive from Delphi. The gravel road is about 1.5 miles and is what you will walk on to the cave. No danger. Bring a headlamp to see better in the cave. There are bats of course. We were the only ones in the cave! It is worth the trip! You also can hike from Delphi to this cave but it is a 11 mile hike with 3000 feet of climbing. Both of these routes can be found on All Trails app. We were hiking Mt. Olympus the next day so chose the shorter route.
Written 18 June 2023
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Raspberrymousse22
Petaluma, CA2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
It was a bit tricky to find the trailhead but well worth it!

A beautiful hike in the forest and you end up at a secret cave with a lot of Ancient Greek history. It’s supposedly where Zeus was kept by a monster and is also the gateway to the underworld.

Park in the Snow Hill ski rental shop, cross the street and the trail starts there. It’s a fire road for about 15 minutes, then you veer right uphill for about an hour (you will see a sign in Greek for the cave). There are just two small signs indicating that the corycian cave is ahead.

It’s a steady uphill incline to the cave for about an hour with some shade (at least in the spring). Wear sunscreen! My arm got burned in March.

We took our two young kids - it’s a moderate hike (all uphill the entire time on the trail). We are used to weekly hiking so it was not bad but someone with kids who never walk or hike would have difficulty.

The views of Mt Parnassus are stunning. Moss lined rock walls, etc. The cave was really mystical and magical. Only two people were in there when we were there. Bring headlights and wear hiking shoes since it is very slippery.
Written 24 March 2023
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sarah k
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Friends
Really great cave (mildly creepy) and beautiful walk to it from the road (mild uphill). The hike to delphi though is LONG - 15km with a lot of brambles that are hard to walk through as paths are often tiny, no water available anywhere (luckily we found a broken hose 4km after we'd run out). The views are beautiful but I HIGHLY recommend only doing this hike if you are a decent hiker with good shoes, because the path isn't a path but a lot of rock and gravel (slippy), its also fairly step and LONG. Also there's barely any shade so you will get a lot of sun. I would recommend walking up a bit from town for the views and then coming back down and taxiing to the cave and back to the cave and doing the shorter hill walk.
Written 1 June 2022
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Leo A
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, just 90 minutes from our hotel away . In the mythology of the area, it is named after the nymph Corycia; however, its name etymologically derives from korykos, Offers marvelous views to Livadi valley and from there starts the hike E4 downhill to Delphi!
Written 4 November 2021
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Alison D
6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Solo
Being June it was really too hot for the giant walk I did, from village below the cave, up to the cave then down to Delphi. Cave was nothing to spectacular. Walk up on road ok, scramble down was rocky and challenging. The walk through the forest was lovely en route to the Skala, as was the view to the gulf of Corinth. The Skala was spectacular... But no shade....very hot and so more tiring than would be otherwise. Avoid doing this walk in summer!!
Written 16 June 2018
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aspra spitia4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
Best kept secret if you want to hike and enjoy the history behind Corycian Cave! From Boutique Hotel SKAMNOS it is nust 45 minutes away! Also a nice run way!
Written 7 January 2018
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Foxfire_Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2017 • Couples
We did this day hike from Delphi & we'd recommend it for strong hikers who have hiking boots or shoes (we don't recommend that you try this hike in sandals). Get directions from a local on how to find the start of the trail, it's a bit tricky to find. The path goes on an old monopati or donkey trail that zig zags up the side of the mountain with outstanding views of the Delphi ruins to reward you as you climb. Once you are at the top of the mountain, you find your way for a few kilometers on the trail to a farm and then a mountain road; if you follow the gravel/dirt road until a roadside church and a burned-down ranger's cabin, you will then find signs to the trail to the cave. As others have pointed out, there are lots of rocks and prickly weeds, and a good hiking stick will help with uphill parts. The cave is cool and spacious; don't forget your headlamp for exploring it. We had the place entirely to ourselves; it seems to be too far from Delphi to attract most of the tourists, but experienced hikers will get an authentic taste of Greek hiking. Be sure to have water with you, although you can get a refill of your water bottles near the church.
Written 7 October 2017
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CHRYSANTHOS A
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Couples
The most impressive cave of Parnassos unfolds its secrets.
Pan’s Cave or Corycian Cave, at an altitude of 1.360 m. at the south west part of Parnassos, within a beautiful forest with firs and a great view, was dedicated to the God Pana and the Corycian Nymphs. It has a global reputation, not only for its natural beauty but also for the magic created by the ancient myth, where according to Aeschylus the cave was a place that was visited by divine spirits.
Pierre Amandry explored the cave in 1970, brought into the cold light findings from the Neolithic era and evidences that prove that the area was a place of worship of the ancient gods.
After a wonderful route, we admired the natural sculptures that have been created by the stalactites and the stalagmites.
Written 7 July 2017
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Robin S
Crofton, MD34 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Family
We went to the cave and found it extremely interesting, especially that people still use it today. The accoustics were cool and we could imagine how music would sound in it. A very serene and calming atmosphere. We then hiked down to Delphi, which offered breathtaking views over the valley, the olive groves, and the distant sea. It seemed that each time we turned a corner, the view was better than the last. The hike was relatively easy, and we glimpsed shepherds with their herds of sheep and goats. Recommend sturdy close-toed shoes. I did it in hiking sandals, but there are loose rocks and prickly weeds that made it less comfortable in open shoes. We also had a great guide, Nikos of Athens Insiders, who gave us much of the history of both the cave, and the flora/fauna on the hike.
Written 22 June 2017
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