<strong><img decoding='async' class='aligncenter wp-image-1046' src='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/invert-monastery-1-300x300.png' alt='' width='30' height='30' /></strong></p> <p style='text-align: center;'><strong>Old Monastery of St. Dionysios of Olympus<br /> </strong></p> <p>The Monastery is settled at a height of 850m in the steep gorge of Ennipeas.</p> <p>It was founded in 1542 by St. Dionysios, a charismatic figure born in the late 15th century in Sklataina (Drakotrypa), located at the region of Fanari, Karditsa. <strong><img decoding='async' class='aligncenter wp-image-1070' src='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-300x300.png' alt='' width='30' height='30' srcset='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-300x300.png 300w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-150x150.png 150w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-768x768.png 768w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert.png 780w' sizes='(max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px' /></strong></p> <p style='text-align: center;'><strong>Restaurant “Prionia”<br /> </strong></p> <p>Built in the former location of a water saw installation, it offers food, water, and parking space for the weary traveler.</p> <p>A waylay point for several paths to ascension. <strong><img decoding='async' class='aligncenter wp-image-1072' src='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/chapel-invert-300x300.png' alt='' width='30' height='30' srcset='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/chapel-invert-300x300.png 300w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/chapel-invert-150x150.png 150w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/chapel-invert-768x768.png 768w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/chapel-invert.png 780w' sizes='(max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px' /></strong></p> <p style='text-align: center;'><strong>Cave of St. Dionysios<br /> </strong></p> <p>The cave, previously known as the cave of Lazarus, houses St. Dionysios’ first hermit’s cell.</p> <p>Located amidst wonderful scenery, there is still a spring with fresh water by the small chapel where St. Dionysios celebrated Mass and the narrow cell in which he initally lived.</p> <p> <strong><img decoding='async' class='aligncenter wp-image-1070' src='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-300x300.png' alt='' width='30' height='30' srcset='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-300x300.png 300w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-150x150.png 150w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert-768x768.png 768w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/restaurant-invert.png 780w' sizes='(max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px' /></strong></p> <p style='text-align: center;'><strong>Restaurant “Myloi”<br /> </strong></p> <p>Built in the former location of a water mill installation, it offers food, water, and parking space for the weary traveler.</p> <p>A 700m stone paved path leads to “Vythos”; a true beauty spot. <strong><img decoding='async' loading='lazy' class='aligncenter wp-image-1075' src='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bridge-invert-300x300.png' alt='' width='30' height='30' srcset='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bridge-invert-300x300.png 300w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bridge-invert-150x150.png 150w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bridge-invert-768x768.png 768w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bridge-invert.png 780w' sizes='(max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px' /></strong></p> <p style='text-align: center;'><strong>The Bridges<br /> </strong></p> <p>Is there a reason to start a count?</p> <p>Whilst taking advantage of a number of wooden bridges criss-crossing Ennipeas, keep in mind what really counts.<br /> Take every chance you get to listen to the water flow.</p> <p>Stay the course. <strong><img decoding='async' loading='lazy' class='aligncenter wp-image-1058' src='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/waterfall-invert-300x300.png' alt='' width='30' height='30' srcset='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/waterfall-invert-300x300.png 300w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/waterfall-invert-150x150.png 150w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/waterfall-invert-768x768.png 768w, https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/waterfall-invert.png 780w' sizes='(max-width: 30px) 100vw, 30px' /></strong></p> <p style='text-align: center;'><strong>Waterfalls<br /> </strong></p> <p>The waterfalls of Ennipeas located between Prionia and the Monastery of St. Dionysios provide the opportunity for a refreshing dip.</p> <p>An enchanting stop that washes away all past mishaps and transgressions. <strong><img decoding='async' loading='lazy' class='aligncenter wp-image-1063' src='https://thescenicroute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/view-point-invert-1-300x300.png' alt='' width='30' height='30' /></strong></p> <p style='text-align: center;'><strong>Viewpoint<br /> </strong></p> <p>Certain households grant entry only to barefooted individuals.</p> <p>Look up to the Throne of Zeus.<br /> Show respect and make yourself at Home.
