Faraggi Vouraikou, Natural gorge in Peloponnese, Greece.
The Faraggi Vouraikou is a limestone gorge in the Peloponnese with sheer walls that cut deep into the mountainside. A river flows through the bottom, surrounded by caves, waterfalls, and thick vegetation that clings to the rocky slopes.
The gorge formed millions of years ago through water eroding the limestone and became a natural route between coast and mountains. In the 1800s, railroad builders cut a narrow-gauge track through the rocks to transport people and goods.
The gorge serves as a passage that local shepherds and villagers have used for generations, shaping life in nearby communities. People here gather herbs and use the spring water that flows through the rocks for their daily needs.
The best way to explore the gorge is to walk the path alongside the old railway track that runs from west to east. Wear sturdy shoes and watch for slippery rocks and roots, especially after rainfall or when the path runs close to the river.
A narrow-gauge train travels directly through tunnels carved into the rock and crosses several old stone bridges that span the river below. This train ride is considered one of Europe's most remarkable railway journeys.
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