Mount Olympus, National park and mountain in Central Macedonia, Greece
Located between Thessaly and Macedonia, Mount Olympus rises to 2,917 meters with multiple peaks and deep ravines carved into its limestone structure.
The first documented ascent of Mount Olympus occurred in 1913 when Swiss climbers Frederic Boissonas and Daniel Baud-Bovy reached its highest summit.
Greek mythology designated Mount Olympus as the residence of Zeus and other deities, making it a central element in ancient religious traditions.
The mountain features several refuges along marked trails, with the town of Litochoro serving as the main starting point for expeditions.
Mount Olympus became Greece's first national park in 1938 and received designation as both a Special Area of Conservation and Special Protection Area.
Location: Pieria Prefecture
Location: Central Macedonia
Location: Elassona Municipality
Inception: 1938
Elevation above the sea: 2,917.727 m
Height: 2,917.727 m
GPS coordinates: 40.08600,22.35850
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:53
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