Lepida Gorge

The Lepida Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Λεπίδας) is a natural formation of Mount Parnon, located in the region of Arcadia, Peloponnese. Despite its length is only 500 metres, it has a relatively big waterfall of 70 meters height and a smaller one of 45 meters.[1][2][3]

Lepida Gorge
Lepida waterfalls
Lepida Gorge
Located in Arcadia, Peloponnese
Floor elevation625 m (2,051 ft)
Geography
CountryGreece
State/ProvincePeloponnese
DistrictNorth Kynouria
Population centerAstros
Coordinates 

The waterfalls' springs start from the Xirokabi plateau, located between the village of Agios Ioannis and Malevi monastery. As the river flows down from the plateau to the gorge, it forms little lakes throughout its course.[4]

The gorge is ideal for canyoning and rapelling excersions.[5]

It is located less than 2 kilometers away from the village of Prastos on the road towards Astros (which is the nearest town) and 19 kilometers away from it. The waterfalls can be reached after an 800 meters hike from the closest motorway.

The old Oria castle is nearby.

References
  1. Mythical Peloponnese - The Gorge of Lepida
  2. Discover Kynouria - Waterfalls of Lepida
  3. Outdoor activities in Greece - Canyoning Gorge of Parnonas
  4. Parnon Trail - Ayiannis-Xyrokampi
  5. Grecorama - The Gorge of Lepida
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