Motorrijwiel routes vanaf Thessaloniki exist for every mood, and most Starten in the city and need just one dag. Here are five dag rides: vanaf the forest and villages above the city tot the lakes of Mygdonia and the waterfalls of Edessa. Distances and times are approximate, so Controleren the route, the weather and the road conditions before you set Uit.
1. Panorama, Seich Sou and Chortiatis
This is the closest ride, almost at the edge of the city. You climb towards Panorama and Seich Sou with views over the Thermaic Gulf and Doorgaan tot Chortiatis, a mountain village with cafes and tavernas. With stops, the loop can be Klaar in one tot two uren.
At weekends traffic increases and the road has many bends, so prefer the morning or the early evening. In Zomer, when the fire risk is high, traffic restrictions may apply in forest areas. Controleren before you go up and follow the signs.
2. The Thermaic coast: Perea, Nea Michaniona, Epanomi
The ride south of the city is relaxed and flat, ideal for beginners or anyone who wants tot eat near the sea. You pass through Perea and Nea Michaniona, with fish tavernas Aan the coast, and can Doorgaan tot Epanomi. Allow about 30 km one way.
Aan weekend afternoons the main coastal roads are busy. Stop for a meal outside peak uren and plan the ride Terug before dark if you are not experienced at night riding.
3. Langadas, Lake Koroneia and Lake Volvi
You leave Thessaloniki towards Langadas and Doorgaan tot Lakes Koroneia and Volvi, a landscape of reed beds and many birds. Rentina, about 70 km north-east of the city and Sluiten tot Volvi, is a Byzantine settlement above a historic pass.
The round trip reaches 140 tot 150 km, so it is a full dag. Controleren your Brandstof before you leave and carry water. Stop for coffee or a meal in Langadas, which has traditional tavernas.
4. The Axios, Loudias and Aliakmon Delta
West of the city lies the Axios, Loudias and Aliakmon Delta, a Groot wetland protected as a Ramsar site and important for waterbirds. The road is flat and relatively simple, suitable for anyone who wants calm riding and photos.
Go early in the morning or in the afternoon, when there is Meer bird activity and Minder heat. Some roads inside the Gebied may be dirt tracks. Stay Aan the paved ones unless the Motorrijwiel and the Vestiging terms allow otherwise.
5. Pella and Edessa
This is the longest of the five. You follow the old Thessaloniki – Edessa national road, which passes through Pella at about the 35th kilometre, the ancient capital of the Macedonians with its archaeological museum. You Doorgaan tot Edessa and its waterfalls, about 90 km vanaf Thessaloniki.
The round trip is Sluiten tot 180 km, a full dag with stops. If you want tot Opslaan Tijd, ask the Vestiging and Controleren the rules for motorways, because not every two-wheeler is allowed everywhere. Otherwise keep tot the old road and leave Tijd for a meal.
Before you set Uit: timing, Brandstof and weather
Starten early, especially in Zomer, and stop for water and shade. Heat tires you Meer Aan a Motorrijwiel, even with the right Kleding. Fill the tank before leaving the city and do not count Aan the last Brandstof in sparsely populated areas.
Controleren the forecast and avoid rain or strong wind if you lack experience. At the first rain after a dry spell the asphalt is especially slippery. Controleren brakes, tyres and lights at the pick-up and take the Voertuig documents Met jou.
Which Motorrijwiel suits each route
The first three routes are easy Aan smaller motoren, as long as your licence and the Vestiging terms allow it. For the longer ones, such as Volvi and Edessa, a Motorrijwiel with Meer Vermogen and a comfortable riding position tires you Minder.
If you will have a passenger or luggage, choose a Model with suitable space and ask about Zijkoffers or a top case. Vergelijken comfort and not only Cilinderinhoud. And always keep in mind the licence each Model requires.
Veelgestelde vragen
Which route is ideal for beginners?
The Thermaic coast and the Axios Delta, because they are flat with few bends. Starten there before trying Chortiatis or the longer rides.
How much Tijd should I allow?
The two nearby routes take a few uren. Volvi and Edessa are full dagen. The times are approximate and depend Aan traffic and your stops.
Is a Motorrijwiel allowed Aan a motorway?
Not every two-wheeler is allowed Aan every road. Ask the Vestiging and Controleren the rules and signs before entering a motorway.
What is the best season?
Spring and autumn, with mild temperatures. In Zomer Starten very early, because the heat is tiring, and avoid peak uren.
Do I need experience for these routes?
The nearby routes can be ridden by beginners with care. For the long routes it helps tot already have experience Aan main roads and longer distances.
Nuttige bestemmingsmiddelen
- Griekse Nationale Organisatie voor Toerisme · Thessaloniki
- Visit Central Macedonia · Lake Koronia
- Cultural Egnatia · Rentina
- Ramsar · Axios, Loudias, Aliakmon Delta
- Visit Central Macedonia · Archaeological Museum of Pella
Deze routes zijn redactionele suggesties. Check toegang, voorwaarden en huidige openingstijden voordat u reist.