# Lake Stymfalia

> A mountain wetland at about 600 metres in Corinthia, linked to the myth of the Stymphalian birds in the sixth labour of Heracles.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-stymfalia/

A mountain wetland at about 600 metres in Corinthia, linked to the myth of the Stymphalian birds in the sixth labour of Heracles. Marked paths circle the lake, and the eastern route towards Lavka is recommended for birdwatching.

- **Nearest town:** Stymfalia, Greece
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 37.8511, 22.4611

## 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, June, September and December. Hot in July–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

- [Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/gr-arcadia-achaia/)

## Nearby

- [Ancient Nemea](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-nemea/) – 22 km
- [Mycenae](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-mycenae/) – 29 km
- [Mega Spileo Monastery](https://camping-spirit.com/places/gr-mega-spilaio/) – 36 km
- [Ancient Corinth](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b16-ancient-corinth/) – 37 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Stymfalia?

Lake Stymfalia is in Stymfalia, Greece, at GPS 37.8511, 22.4611. It is about 44 km from Nafplio.

### Which road trips pass Lake Stymfalia?

Lake Stymfalia is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Peloponnese mountains: Stymfalia, Kalavryta, Bassae and Olympia.

### What is there to see near Lake Stymfalia?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ancient Nemea (22 km), Mycenae (29 km), Mega Spileo Monastery (36 km) and Ancient Corinth (37 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Stymfalia?

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