The Panachaiko ( el, Παναχαϊκό, "Panachaean"), also known as Vodias (Βοδιάς) mainly at the Middle Ages, is a mountain range in

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. It spans about 20 km in length from north to south, and 15–20 km from east to west. It is the northernmost mountain range in the Peloponnese. The highest point, named ''Pyrgos Palavou'' (''Πύργος Παλαβού''), is . The mountain is home to two shelters, Greece's largest

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with 40 generators, which opened in 2006, and two communications stations. Snow is common in areas over 1,000 m in the winter. Paragliding is common in areas under 1,100 m. Due to

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, frequent forest fires, and the appropriation of land for housing, the mountain's ecology and soil have suffered greatly, to the extent that much of the soil is now barren or can only support herbaceous vegetation. The range is sparsely forested, mainly on its western and southern slopes, while the most fertile areas lie on the eastern and western slopes.

Gallery

File:Panachaiko from patra fort.JPG, Panachaiko from the castle of Patras File:Χιονισμένο Παναχαϊκό (28-12-2008) - panoramio.jpg, During the winter File:Mountain trail in Panachaiko mountains, Greece.jpg, Mountain trail File:Ascening path, Panachaiko Mountains, Greece.jpg, Ascending path File:Θέα προς ΒΑ από την κορυφή του Παναχαϊκού... - panoramio.jpg, Aeolic park File:Rakita.jpg, Rakita plateau File:Δρομος αιολικο2.jpg, Road to aeolic park File:Zoumpata.JPG, Pigi (Zoumpata) village File:Sapia Vrysi Achaias 07-02-2011.JPG, Sapia Vrysi ruins

References

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