Dragon Lake Trekking Guided Tour

We start our ascent in the village of Mikro Papigo, following a well-marked path to the mountain refuge of Astraka. The Drakolimni at Smolikas, is situated at an altitude of 2.150 meters in Greece's second-biggest mountain. Throughout the climb, we have excellent views of the Papigo Towers and Mount Nemertsika (in Albania), among others.

Then we descend to the dry (in the summer months) lake Xerolimni, which was formed by glaciers millions of years ago. After that, a steep hike to the lake, rewarding us with the satisfaction of climbing it the population of Balkan goats (wild goats) wondering what we are doing in their habitat and the wonderful view of the Aoos Gorge and Mount Smolikas.

Also, during the springtime, it is very likely to meet alpine newts that live in the waters of the lake.