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Herb Trail above Lake Votomos

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Herb Trail above Lake Votomos

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Herb Trail above Lake Votomos

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Daniela Maschmann

October 24, 2017

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Right at the beginning of the hike, above Votomos Lake, you pass a slope that is a single field of wild sage and thyme. The sideritis plant, used in Greek mountain tea, also grows in abundance here. The scent of the herbal plants is breathtaking.

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Blubber

September 18, 2021

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The tour is beautiful. The scent of the herbs is amazing. But unfortunately this tour is no longer accessible from point 7 onwards. It is essential to follow the red marking between points 7 and 8. It is no longer possible to cross the monastery.

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Claus.j

September 20, 2020

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Simply heavenly, the smell of the fresh herbs. If you rub the leaves lightly between your fingers, you can then feel the intense smell on your fingers.

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Distance 453 m

Uphill 30 m

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