Driver's View... ODONTOTOS rack railway Diakofto - Kalavryta - Οδοντωτός [1]
World's narrowest public cogwheel railway 750mm (2 ft 5 1⁄2 in) gauge built 1890 - 1895 with total length of line 22,3 km and max. slope over 17,5 % [ ΟΔΟΝΤΩΤΟΣ ] in Greece.
Special note: In fact the slopes are steeper than shown in the video. That is due to the fact that camera was set still in line with the cab horizontal axis and parallel to the track, therefore reducing the true magnitude of the gradient.
The line 'climbs' from Diakopto village at sea level to Kalavryta at 720 m altitude through the impressive Gorge of Vouraikos river.
Mega Spilaion (Great Cave) monastery situated halfway the line, built 362 AD, is the oldest monastery in Greece.
The first 4 steam engines were built by CAIL in Paris 1891 - 1899.
Since 2007 the line is operated with new diesel-electric trainsets, OSE Class 3107 BDmh 2Z+4A/12, supplied by Stadler of Switzerland.
There are many bridges over the Vouraikos River, numerous tunnels, viaducts, waterfalls, caves and passing loops at Niamata, Triklia, Zachlorou and Kerpini. Anyone considering this trip should know that the scenery is spectacular and the trains run in perfect condition.
Highlights:
Time ........ Km + m ........ Location
[ 01:02 ] ........ 0 + 000 ........ Diakofto Railway Station
[ 04:53 ] ........ 1 + 600 ........ Vouraikos Gorge Entrance
[ 11:54 ] ........ 5 + 088 ........ Niamata R.S.
[ 13:25 ] ........ 5 + 650 ........ 1st cogged rail
[ 14:41 ] ........ 6 + 000 ........ Dikastiria
[ 20:45 ] ........ 7 + 700 ........ Platana max. slope 17,5%
[ 23:07 ] ........ 8 + 100 ........ end of 1st gogged rail
[ 26:42 ] ........ 9 + 394 ........ Triklia new stop
[ 27:00 ] ........ 9 + 480 ........ 2nd cogged rail
[ 30:05 ] ........ 10 + 110 ........ end of 2nd cogged rail
[ 31:12 ] ........ 10 + 646 ........ Portes canyon
[ 33:52 ] ........ 10 + 930 ........ 3rd cogged rail
[ 35:45 ] ........ 11 + 335 ........ end of 3rd cogged rail
[ 38:44 ] ........ 12 + 600 ........ Mega Spilaio / Zachlorou R.S.
[ 52:47 ] ........ 18 + 200 ........ Kerpini R.S.
[1:00:44] ........ 22 + 346 ........ Kalavrita Railway Station
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A Cog Railway Trip Diakopto-Kalavrita, Greece (Οδοντωτός σιδηρόδρομος)
Cog Railway (Odontotos) links Kalavrita with Diakopto through Vouraikos gorge.
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Rack Railway Diakopto Kalavrita, Trains in Vouraikos Gorge.(02/06/2013)
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Driver's View.... ODONTOTOS rack railway Kalavryta - Diakofto - Οδοντωτός [2]
World's narrowest public cogwheel railway 750mm (2 ft 5 1⁄2 in) gauge built 1890 - 1895 with total length of line 22,3 km and max. slope over 17,5 % [ ΟΔΟΝΤΩΤΟΣ ] in Greece.
The line descends from Kalavryta at 720 m altitude to Diakopto village at sea level through the impressive Gorge of Vouraikos river. Mega Spilaion (Great Cave) monastery situated halfway the line, built 362 AD, is the oldest monastery in Greece.
The first 4 steam engines were built by CAIL in Paris 1891 - 1899. Since 2007 the line is operated with new diesel-electric trainsets, OSE Class 3107 BDmh 2Z+4A/12, supplied by Stadler of Switzerland.
There are many bridges over the Vouraikos River, numerous tunnels, viaducts, waterfalls, caves and passing loops at Kerpini, Zachlorou, Triklia and Niamata. Anyone considering this trip should know that the scenery is spectacular and the trains run in perfect condition.
Highlights:
Time ........ Km + m ........ Location
[ 0:00 ] ........ 0 + 000 ........ Kalavrita Railway Station
[ 8:40 ] ........ 4 + 146 ........ Kerpini R.S.
[ 19:50 ] ........ 9 + 746 ........ Mega Spilaio / Zachlorou R.S.
[ 24:25 ] ........ 11 + 011 ........ 1st cogged rail
[ 26:30 ] ........ 11 + 416 ........ end of 1st cogged rail
[ 26:50 ] ........ 11 + 700 ........ Portes canyon
[ 28:50 ] ........ 12 + 236 ........ 2nd cogged rail
[ 32:10 ] ........ 12 + 866 ........ end of 2nd cogged rail - Triklia stop
[ 35:27 ] .................................. Changing rails
[ 43:05 ] ........ 14 + 246 ........ 3rd cogged rail
[ 43:12 ] ........ 14 + 646 ........ Platana max. slope 17,5%
[ 50:45 ] ........ 16 + 396 ........ Dikastiria
[ 53:25 ] ........ 16 + 696 ........ end of 3rd cogged rail
[ 54:30 ] ........ 17 + 258 ........ Niamata R.S.
[1:03:50] ........ 22 + 346 ........ Diakofto Railway Station
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Trekking at Kalavrita-Diakopto railway (Vouraikos Gorge)
About 120 years ago #Odontotos rack #railway started from the seaside town of #Diakopto parallel to the river and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels.
Since then the #Vouraikos river and Odontotos go together.
The little train incorporated so well to the natural environment that it seems that it had always been there. The way it was constructed did not put a strain on the ecosystem of the gorge. Using stone and wood from the area the technicians' work is so perfect that someone may think that the nature worked on its own.
Odontotos is not just a train. Vouraikos gorge and Odontotos rack railway Diakopto – Kalavrita is a unique attraction in #Greece. An area full of towns, villages, hospitable inhabitants, unique environment and the scent of Greek life. (
Bonus...Some travel tips..
-It's 2-3 hours drive from Athens to Diakopto
-The Diakopto-Kalavrita railway, is 22km and it takes 60 min by train or 6-7 hrs by foot. The most picturesque part is between Diakopto and Zachlorou Village. It's 12km trekking. Do that if you have limited time. It takes approximately 4hrs.
-Eat at Zachlorou village (Romantzo restaurant). There you can taste traditional pies, local cheece, salads, wild boar, beef with pasta, homemade tsantziki and good local wine. It will cost from 15-20 euros per person...but you will enjoy it!!!
-Book your ticket online for the rack railway. No pets allowed on the train.
-Make sure to check the train timetable for a safe passage through the tunnels. The train drivers are very careful though and there was no accident during the 120 years of the rail.
-Make sure you wear your best smile, take your camera and enjoy it to the full!!
#kalavryta #vouraikos #achaia #gorge #trekking #explore #discovergreece
Βόλτα με τον οδοντωτό στο φαράγγι του Βουραϊκού-Vouraikos Canyon Odontotos Rack Railway:train ride
Μια γρήγορη βόλτα με τον οδοντωτό στο φαράγγι του Βουραϊκού(Διακοπτό-Καλάβρυτα-Διακοπτό).
Πανέμορφη διαδρομή ειδικά την άνοιξη!
Η μουσική είναι δική μου.
Vouraikos Canyon - Rack Railway: Odontotos train ride
It has been mentiοned as the most beautiful train trip in Balkans
The song is called ''Train Ride''(what else? :D)& music is written by me
Πεζοπορία στο Φαράγγι του Βουραικού-Trekking to gorge of vouraikos,Rack railway Greece
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Το οδοιπορικο αυτης της εβδομαδας μας φερνει στον οδοντωτο σιδηροδρομο και στο φαραγγι του Βουραικου.Η σιδηροδρομικη γραμμη Διακοπτου Καλαβρυτων γνωστη ως οδοντωτος σιδηροδρομος αποτελει εργο της περιοδου του Χαριλαου Τρικουπη.Ειναι ενα απο τα δυσκολοτερα εργα της εποχης λογω του δυσβατου της περιοχης και του μεγαλου υψομετρου.Για το λογο αυτο κατασκευαστηκε με την τεχνικη της οδοντωσης κατα την οποια το τρενο γαντζωνεται χρησιμοποιωντας καταλληλα γραναζια σε οδοντωτες σιδηροτροχιες στις διαδρομες οπου η κλιση του εδαφους ξεπερνα το 10%.Ο σιδηροδρομος περνωντας μεσα απο συραγγες και γεφυρες καταληγει επειτα απο 22 χιλιομετρα στα Καλαβρυτα εχοντας διασχυσει το φαραγγι του Βουραικου το οποιο βρισκεται στην Αχαια οπου μαζι με τον ορεινο ογκο του Χελμου αποτελουν προστατευομενη περιοχη που απο το 2009 χαρακτηριζεται ως Εθνικο Παρκο.Φτανωντας με το τρενακι στα Καλαβρυτα ξεκιναει κ η πεζοπορικη μας διασχιση του φαραγγιου.Περνωντας μεσα απο μια ιδιαιτερης φυσικης ομορφιας περιοχη εχοντας συντροφια παντα το Βουραικο ποταμο φτανουμε στο Διακοπτο.Η διαδρομη ηταν ιδιαιτερη περνωντας πανω απο γεφυρες μεσα απο συραγγες βλεποντας καταρρακτες που σχηματιζει ο ποταμος.Αποτελεσε εμπειρια για ολους μας.
Cab Ride ODONTOTOS rack railway... Mega Spileo / Zachlorou - Portes - Triklia - Οδοντωτός [3]
Part of Kalavryta - Diakofto Rack railway line in Greece (ΟΔΟΝΤΩΤΟΣ). The line descends from Kalavryta at 720 m altitude to Diakopto village at sea level through the impressive Gorge of Vouraikos river. This is the World's narrowest public cogwheel railway with 750mm (2 ft 5 1⁄2 in) gauge built during 1890 - 1895. Riding with OSE Class 3107 BDmh 2Z+4A/12, supplied by Stadler of Switzerland.
Time ........ Location
[ 6:20 ] ........ Mega Spilaio / Zachlorou R.S.
[ 10:30 ] ........ 1st cogged rail
[ 12:50 ] ........ Portes canyon
[ 14:50 ] ........ 2nd cogged rail
[ 17:10 ] ........ Triklia
[ 19:15 ] ........ Changing rails
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ODONTOTOS the RACK RAILWAY in Greece Part 2.
ODONTOTOS the RACK RAILWAY DIAKOFTO KALAVRITA in Greece Part 2. The 3th & 4th day in the gorge of Vouraikos.Niamata - 9 km
Suburban Railway (OSE): Stadler BDmh 2Z+4A/12 gear DMU at Odontotos Rack Railway
Finally a visit to Kalavrita makes my first feel of the odontotos rack railway. This line is made between 1800 and it's in operation for years! These trains also are not new, these trains were in service in 2009.
Enjoy it as well a ride will be uploaded soon!
Kalavrita trip + Odontotos train ride
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Odontotos rack railway ~ Φαράγγι Βουραϊκού
Ο οδοντωτός Διακοπτού – Καλαβρύτων αποτελεί ένα τουριστικό αξιοθέατο. Το τραίνο έχει τη δυνατότητα να «σκαρφαλώνει» ψηλά, στις μεγάλες κλίσεις του εδάφους, μέσα από περιοχές με ξεχωριστό ενδιαφέρον περιήγησης.
Με μια μοναδική διαδρομή περίπου μιας ώρας που ξεκινά από το Διακοπτό, ο οδοντωτός διασχίζει το φαράγγι του Βουραϊκού, περνά από το χωριό Ζαχλωρού και καταλήγει στα Καλάβρυτα. Η διαδρομή 22 χιλιομέτρων που διανύει πραγματοποιείται με ταχύτητα που κυμαίνεται από 30 έως 40 χλμ/ώρα στην απλή γραμμή και από 6 έως 15 χλμ/ώρα στο οδοντωτό κομμάτι.
Το σιδηροδρομικό δίκτυο είναι οδοντωτό στα σημεία όπου λόγω της μορφολογίας του εδάφους υπάρχουν μεγάλες κλίσεις.
Ο χαρακτηρισμός «οδοντωτός», όπως είναι προφανές, προέρχεται από τα «δόντια» που χρησιμοποιούν οι αμαξοστοιχίες του τύπου αυτού και τις βοηθούν να σκαρφαλώνουν στις μεγάλες κλίσεις.
Το φαράγγι έχει μήκος 20 χλμ. και διαρρέεται από τον Βουραϊκό ποταμό στον οποίο και οφείλει το όνομά του.
Η εκδρομή έγινε με την ομάδα των #extremetours
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ODONTOTOS THE RACK RAILWAY IN GREECE AT DIKASTIRIA
ODONTOTOS THE RACK RAILWAY IN GREECE AT DIKASTIRIA..
September 2013
Scenes recorded by Gogis Constantino and Spiros Kraniotis
Recorded with Canon HDV A1 & Sony 115e
Vouraikos 10 05 2015
Wanderung mit GRECOPATHS durch die Vouraikos-Schlucht von Zachlorou nach Diakofto
Πανελλήνιο πέρασμα στο φαράγγι του Βουραϊκου ποταμόυ
Kamera: Wilfried Jakisch
Musik: Christos Lekkas, Nafplio
ODONTOTOS the RACK RAILWAY in Greece Part 3
ODONTOTOS the RACK RAILWAY DIAKOFTO KALAVRITA in Greece Part 3.The last days in the Vouraikos gorge on August 2002.Τις τελευταιες ημερες μου τα χαλασε ο καιρος και καποια πλανα δυστυχως δεν μου βγηκαν οπως θα ηθελα καθως εχει μια συννεφο μια ηλιο.Την τελευταια μερα το finale ηταν βροχερο.Δεν θα ξεχασω ποτε το τελευταιο πλανο οπου το τρενο χανεται στα βραχια και με χαιρεταει ο προισταμενος
Vouraikos Canyon Descent 2008
Vouraikos Canyon Descent 2008
ODONTOTOS Rack Railway Kalavrita Zachlorou Autumn 2013
Autumn moments at Odontotos rack railway Kalavrita-Zachlorou Novenber 2013
Ssenes recorded with Canon HDV A1 & Sony 115
Kalavrita Rack Railway - Greece
Some parts from the Kalavrita Rack Railway summer 2014.
Music: Touchpoint av Audionautix licensieras under licensen Creative Commons Attribution (
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Rack Railway Diakopto-Kalavrita, Trains Between Kerpini and Zachlorou.(17/11/2013)
Trains at Diakopto-Kalavrita line of the unique Hellenic Rack Railway. Scenes between the little station of Kerpini (18+200km) and Zachlorou/Mega Spileo (12+600km). A very beautiful route with lots of trees and with visible autumn marks throughout the landscape. This part of the line is more ''mild'' than the part between Zachlorou and Niamata which is full of steep cliffs and ''rough'' rocks with less trees. Narrow gauge (750mm) Stadler DMUs ''BDmh 2Z+4A/12'' type built in 2007 are servicing the line since 2009.
Camera and Montage by Alexander Sikalias
Music: Ephemeral Mists - Sun, Album: Chilling Cuts vol.4
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