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Odontotos Rack Railway

Diakopto, Greece

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Odontotos Rack Railway

Narrow gauge rack railway running from Diakopto up to Kalavryta through the Vouraikos Gorge. Riders see gorge walls, streams, waterfalls and tunnels on the climb, then find Kalavryta town at the top.

Highlights

  • Vouraikos Gorge
  • Kalavryta town
  • Waterfalls and tunnels

Good to know

  • Book tickets online in advance, seats sell out
  • Seats are narrow and face each other
  • Ride takes about one hour

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