An unforgettable journey aboard the legendary 'Moutzouris'
Nestled within Mount Pelion lies a treasured facet of Greece's travel heritage: a unique and enchanting means of exploring the verdant Pelion landscape. 'Moutzouris' ('Sooty'), the legendary little train affectionately named after the steam and black smoke it billowed, traverses a truly mythical route of approximately 15 km along one of the world's narrowest railway lines, with a mere 60-centimetre track gauge.
Starting in the picturesque village of Ano Lechonia, the route ends at the traditional village of Milies, with a brief 15-minute pause at the scenic hamlet of Ano Gatzea. This journey will provide unforgettable vistas, as you feel the refreshing mountain and sea breezes revitalise you. The route lasts approximately 90 minutes.
The train immerses you in a verdant world, traversing dense plane tree forests, paths, and remarkable arched viaducts, such as the five-arched stone bridge of Kalorrema and the Taxiarchis (or De Chirico) steel bridge. The journey culminates at the evocative Miles station, from which picturesque pedestrian streets and cobbled paths lead to the charming village centre.
The train's construction history is equally fascinating: work began in 1892, and the full Ano Lechonia–Milies line was completed in 1903. Oversight was entrusted to the exceptional Italian-Greek engineer Evaristo de Chirico, father of renowned painter Giorgio de Chirico. For decades, the little train contributed decisively to the development of the area, when road networks were virtually non-existent. It ceased operating in 1971, only to be triumphantly reborn in 1996.
Today, "Moutzouris" operates every weekend, with additional services running on certain days in August. Don't miss this opportunity: immerse yourself in a romantic and authentically Greek experience, blending culture, nature, and history. Allow the Mount Pelion train to transport you and discover one of Greece's truly unique treasures.
Starting in the picturesque village of Ano Lechonia, the route ends at the traditional village of Milies, with a brief 15-minute pause at the scenic hamlet of Ano Gatzea. This journey will provide unforgettable vistas, as you feel the refreshing mountain and sea breezes revitalise you. The route lasts approximately 90 minutes.
The train immerses you in a verdant world, traversing dense plane tree forests, paths, and remarkable arched viaducts, such as the five-arched stone bridge of Kalorrema and the Taxiarchis (or De Chirico) steel bridge. The journey culminates at the evocative Miles station, from which picturesque pedestrian streets and cobbled paths lead to the charming village centre.
The train's construction history is equally fascinating: work began in 1892, and the full Ano Lechonia–Milies line was completed in 1903. Oversight was entrusted to the exceptional Italian-Greek engineer Evaristo de Chirico, father of renowned painter Giorgio de Chirico. For decades, the little train contributed decisively to the development of the area, when road networks were virtually non-existent. It ceased operating in 1971, only to be triumphantly reborn in 1996.
Today, "Moutzouris" operates every weekend, with additional services running on certain days in August. Don't miss this opportunity: immerse yourself in a romantic and authentically Greek experience, blending culture, nature, and history. Allow the Mount Pelion train to transport you and discover one of Greece's truly unique treasures.
