forest · stone · light

A timeless journey
through Messinia

Waymarked hiking trails and gravel cycling routes through the chestnut forests, stone bridges and mountain villages of Messinia, in the Peloponnese.

The place

Mountainous Messinia,
the slow way

Apollo Trails is the official trail network of Abeliona Retreat. Old paths have been cleared, signposted and mapped, so you can walk through ancient forests, cross stone bridges and reach villages where time still moves slowly.

Every route comes with a map, an elevation profile and a GPS track, ready for offline navigation in the Outdooractive app.

Stone bridgesOld arched bridges still carry the paths over the mountain streams.
E-bikes at Abeliona

Ride the hills, the easy way

E-bikes are available to rent at Abeliona Retreat. Climb to the villages and viewpoints of mountainous Messinia without worrying about the gradients.

  • Rent your e-bike directly at Abeliona Retreat
  • Pair it with any of the Apollo cycling routes
  • Navigate offline with the Outdooractive app
All routes at a glance

Find your trail on the map

Every Apollo hiking trail and cycling route on one map. Tap a route to see its details, profile and directions.

All Apollo routes

The interactive map works best on a bigger screen or in the Outdooractive app.

Trails with a story

Every path carries a name

Inspired by Apollo, god of light, music and healing, each trail is named after a feeling the walk gives you. Pick the one that fits your day.

  • Trail 1Healing
  • Trail 2Light
  • Trail 3Love
  • Trail 5Bliss
  • Trail 6Freedom
  • Trail 7Joy
Outdooractive app

Navigate with ease

All Apollo routes are in the free Outdooractive app. As a gift from Abeliona Retreat, you can use the Pro+ version, with offline maps and offline navigation, for free and without any obligation to buy afterwards.

Your free Pro+ voucher

Redeem it in a few minutes by following the steps. Questions? Ask at Abeliona Retreat reception.

  1. Download, but don't open yetInstall the Outdooractive app from the App Store or Google Play. Once downloaded, do not open it.
  2. Open the voucher pageCome back here and click here to redeem your voucher.
  3. Sign upRegister with your email and verify it. If you already have an Outdooractive Pro account, register with a different email to activate the voucher.
  4. Redeem the Pro+ voucherGo back to the link, click "Redeem a Pro+ voucher", accept the terms and click "Redeem now".
  5. Find the Apollo TrailsOpen the app, log in and go to the Map tab:
    • Search for Ampeliona or Abeliona Retreat on the map.
    • Tap "Filters", choose Hiking Trail or Gravel Bike, then "Done".
    • Switch on "Official Content" next to the filters.
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Enhance your experience

Stay at Abeliona Retreat

Immerse yourself in holistic wellness, surrounded by nature. From nourishing cuisine to transformative treatments and enriching activities, every element aligns for an exceptional escape, with the trails starting close by.

  • Holistic wellness, yoga and retreats
  • Nourishing cuisine and treatments
  • E-bikes to rent for the cycling routes