Train & Rail Travel in Central Greece Page 3 (see Greece train map)

Brallos to Lianokladi

The rail begins climbing arduously up and over the Pass of Fournataki which connects Mt. Iti and Mt. Kalidromon. Best views are to be had from the right side of the train. Hikers can walk up to the mountain refuge on Mt. Kalidromon from the little station at Eleftherohori; Lianokladi further north is the starting point for hikes on Mt. Iti. There are some tiny shelters along the rail line from here which are request stops for locals; the rail passes long viaducts up high over mountain rivers and two long tunnels; one of the viaducts is that which was blown up over the Gorgopotamos River in 1942, by Greek guerillas and British commandos parachuted into the area, is in this area. The success of this action (known as the Harling Mission) disrupted Nazi supply lines for six months; the bridge was blown up by the retreating Nazis in 1944, to be rebuilt once again in 1948 (by US Army Engineers). There are trails around this area that were used during this mission. Lianokladi junction serves the 23km line east to Lamia and Stylis reopened in 1991. The main road west through Ipati for Karpenissi passes by the station; trailhead for Mt.Giona begin in Ipati.

Lamia & Hydrofoils for the Sporades

Fthiotida Prefecture

Lamia is a market town of around 50,000 population, and main town of the nomos (prefecture) of Fthiotidha, with a Catalan castle dating from the 14th century, and an archaeological museum with interesting finds. After Lamia, stops include the villages of Roditsa and Megali Vrissi, and the fishing village and beach of Aghia Marina on the coast, the end of the line at Stylis, port of Lamia, and once a major Aegean port. Stylis has around 5000 inhabitants; it may be the site of ancient Phaleron. Hydrofoils for the Sporades leave from here, and there are daily trains to Athens (3 hours). Reachable by bus from Lianokladhi, Ipati is on the north slope of Mt. Iti, (2152meters) where the heavily forested Iti National Park was established in 1966, with trails up to a refuge at 1850meters.

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