# Lycabettus Hill

> At 277 metres, Lycabettus is the highest point in central Athens, crowned by the 19th-century Chapel of St George and giving views over the city to the…

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At 277 metres, Lycabettus is the highest point in central Athens, crowned by the 19th-century Chapel of St George and giving views over the city to the Acropolis. Ride the funicular from Aristippou Street in Kolonaki, or take the walking paths.

- **Nearest town:** Athens, Greece
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** 37.9778, 23.7417

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

**Getting there:**

- **Greece: Motorway tolls.** Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-athens-classics/)

## Nearby

- [Panathenaic Stadium](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-panathenaic-stadium/) – 1 km
- [Plaka](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-plaka/) – 1 km
- [Temple of Olympian Zeus](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-olympian-zeus/) – 1 km
- [National Archaeological Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/national-archaeological-museum-athens/) – 1 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lycabettus Hill?

Lycabettus Hill is in Athens, Greece, at GPS 37.9778, 23.7417. It is about 9 km from Piraeus.

### Can you camp near Lycabettus Hill?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Athina, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### Which road trips pass Lycabettus Hill?

Lycabettus Hill is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Athens classics: Acropolis, Agora, Plaka and Byzantine Daphni.

### What is there to see near Lycabettus Hill?

Places worth a stop nearby: Panathenaic Stadium (1 km), Plaka (1 km), Temple of Olympian Zeus (1 km) and National Archaeological Museum (1 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lycabettus Hill?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)