At an elevation of 1,140 meters, Neraïdochóri lies on the slopes of Koziakas. The mountain village in the Trikala regional unit was formerly also known by the names Veternikon and Chatzipetrion. Several different focuses can shape your plans: an ascent to the summit of Neraida, trails in and around the village, and historic buildings and river scenery. If you would like to combine nature and culture on one trip, you can choose between a specific summit destination and exploring the village.

Trails to different destinations

Trail 212 is the shortest ascent route from the upper part of the village to the 2,074-meter-high summit of Neraida. If this is the summit you want to reach, this is a clearly identified route option; check local conditions before setting out. Another ascent leads to Marosa: it starts at the bridge below Neraïdochóri and is considered the easiest ascent to this destination. The descriptions differ both in destination and criterion—the shortest ascent route to Neraida, and the easiest ascent to Marosa. You can choose a hike based on your summit destination and the stated feature of each route.

Vlachostrata passes through the lower part of the village. The surrounding area offers hiking trails and mountain bike routes in the NATURA 2000 area.

Local history and buildings

Sights open to visitors in Neraïdochóri include the Monastery of Saint Paraskevi, also called Moni Tsoukas, the Church of Saint Nicholas, and the chapels of Saint Panteleimon and the Prophet Elias. A visit to the village can therefore take in different types of religious buildings: a monastery, a church, and two chapels. This makes the history of religious architecture a distinct focus alongside the trails and landscape.

A bust depicts Christodoulos Hatzipetros, a fighter in 1821. Vlachostrata also has a historical name: it derives from “the road of the Vlachs.” The stone arch bridge of Neraïdochóri and a section of the old Vlachostrata are designated monuments. Here, architectural monuments and the linguistic origin of a road name offer distinct points of historical reference.

A stone watermill stands by the river in the village. It was once used for processing food and was also equipped with the tools and mechanisms needed to operate as a fulling mill; it has since fallen out of use. The mill adds a glimpse into Neraïdochóri’s former working life and technological history.

River scenery by the Hatzipetros Bridge

About two kilometers southeast of Neraïdochóri, the Hatzipetros Bridge spans the Pertouliotiko stream shortly before it joins the Korbos stream. A section of the route from Pertouli to Neraïdochóri follows the river, crosses it several times, and eventually reaches the bridge below the village. Two details are useful for orientation: the approximate distance indicates the bridge’s location, while the route section describes the course alongside the water and its repeated crossings.

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For the broader travel overview: Trikala.