Mount Olympus (, Greek: Όλυμπος, romanized: Ólympos, IPA: [ˈoli(m)bos]) is an extensive massif near the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea, located on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia, between the regional units of Larissa and Pieria, about 80 km (50 mi) southwest from Thessaloniki. Mount Olympus has 52 peaks and deep gorges.
The highest peak, Mytikas (Μύτικας Mýtikas), meaning "nose", rises to 2,917.727 metres (9,572.60 ft) and is the highest peak in Greece. and one of the highest peaks in Europe in terms of topographic prominence.
In Greek mythology, Olympus is the home of the Greek gods, on Mytikas peak. The mountain has exceptional biodiversity and rich flora. It has been a National Park, the first in Greece, since 1938. It is also a World Biosphere Reserve.
Olympus remains the most popular hiking summit in Greece as well as one of the most popular in Europe. Organized mountain refuges and various mountaineering and climbing routes are available. The usual starting point is the town of Litochoro which lies in the eastern foothills of the mountain, some 100 km (62 mi) from Thessaloniki.
There's an alpine trail (T4) leading to the summit.
The nearest mountain hut is Giosos Apostolidis Refuge located 1 045m/3 428ft NNE of the summit.
By elevation Mytikas is
# 1 out of 40 in Olympos National Park # 1 out of 4199 in Greece # 1 out of 746 in Thessaly - Central Greece # 1 out of 566 in Macedonia - Thrace # 1 out of 90 in Regional Unit of Larisa # 1 out of 43 in Pieria Regional Unit # 1 out of 3910 in the Greek Ranges
By prominence Mytikas is
# 1 out of 40 in Olympos National Park # 2 out of 4199 in Greece # 1 out of 746 in Thessaly - Central Greece # 1 out of 566 in Macedonia - Thrace # 1 out of 90 in Regional Unit of Larisa # 1 out of 43 in Pieria Regional Unit # 2 out of 3910 in the Greek Ranges
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