Vikos Gorge
The Vikos Gorge ( Greek Φαράγγι Βίκου Farangi Vikou or Βίκος Vikos ) is a gorge in the Pindos Mountains in northwestern Epirus in Greece . It extends over a length of almost 10 km, bounded in the west by the Stouros mountain range and in the east by the Tymfi mountain range (especially its Astraka summit) from the village of Monodendri to the village of Vikos or Papingo, southwest of Konitsa . The brook or river Vikos flows through the gorge and joins at the northern exit of the gorge with other source tributaries to form the river Voidomatis .
The information about the maximum depth of the gorge differ considerably and vary between 600 m and almost 1,000 m. In the Guinness Book of Records , it is registered as the deepest gorge in the world, with the relationship between depth and width being defined as the decisive criterion.
To the northeast of the village of Monodendri, the side gorge Megas Lakkos meets the actual Vikos gorge, coming from the Tymfi massif from the east. Opposite this meeting of the two gorges is the Oxia viewpoint Ochia viewpoint .
Flora and fauna
The landscape, which is still almost untouched despite increasing tourism, is home to an unusual wealth of flora and fauna. Vultures and eagles nesting on the steep cliffs of the canyon are common here. In addition, here are bears , wolves and wild cats survived.
tourism
The Vikos Gorge is part of the Vikos-Aoos National Park . It is known as a destination for hiking . Another well-known viewpoint is the Veli rock near Vradeto Veli viewpoint . From here you can see both gorges. The rocks drop vertically several hundred meters.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Guinness World Records 2005: Special 50th Anniversary Edition . Guinness World Records, 2004, ISBN 9781892051226 , p. 52.
Coordinates: 39 ° 58 ′ 10 ″ N , 20 ° 43 ′ 42 ″ E