- BREVET PHILIPPI
Route
The "Philippi Brevet" Route connects the consecutive foothills situated on the perimeter of the Philippi Park, commencing from the Archeological site of Philippi (Unesco World Heritage site)
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- ROUTE
The route starts in
Kalampaki and heads toward Krinides and the Mud Baths. It then passes through the Archaeological Site of Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the location of the Battle of Philippi.
The route continues to the prehistoric settlement of Dikili Tash and Orthopetra, before passing through Philippi, Kryoneri, and Zygos. It then heads toward Amygdaleonas, Stavros Kavala, Kokkinochoma, and Eleftheroupoli, where the first checkpoint is located.
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- ROUTE
The route then continues through Avli, Domatia, Moustheni, Mesoropi, and Platanotopos. It crosses the Pieria Valley, an alternative route of the ancient Via Egnatia, offering magnificent views of Mount Pangaion from its southern side.
From there, the route continues toward Orfani and Ofrynio before turning north to the Lion of Amphipolis, where the second checkpoint is located.
The route then passes by the Archaeological Site of Amphipolis and continues toward Nea Mesolakkia, crossing the settlements of Mavrolofos, Draviskos, Myrrini, Dimitra, Mesorrachi, and Stathmos Lefkotheas.
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- ROUTE
From there, the riders pass through Alistrati, home to the spectacular Alistrati Cave, and continue via Agiochori, Perichora, and Kallithea, where the third checkpoint is located.
They then ride through Anthochori, Kali Vrysi, Charitomeni, and Grammeni before reaching Aggitis, home to the Springs of Aggitis and the unique Aggitis Cave. The route continues through Kokkinogeia, Stavros of Drama, and the city of Drama.
The final stretch passes through Mikrochori and Ftelia before returning to Doxato, completing a 205-kilometre route rich in history, monuments, and natural beauty.
View the Route on Garmin Connect
BREVET PHILIPPI
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INFORMATION
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