Dionysos

"Like all crags on Penteli, Dionysos is established on the walls of an old marble quarry. Marble extraction of course has ceased long ago, leaving behind an interesting climbing venue. Climbing here features vertical faces, cracks, arêtes and occasionally overhangs and roofs. Marble always involves an interesting kinesiology which can be considered a kind of its own. Dionysos is the last part of the mountain where the forest still remains intact where all the rest has been destroyed by forest fires. The place is usually cool enough to climb even in high summer. Rock quality is generally good, however one should always remain vigilant as loose rock parts might still be present, especially in the most recent routes. The place offers a great variety of routes especially in the lower and middle range of difficulties. Although the routes are not especially high they are quite aesthetic in general. Combined with the fact that the place has a hospitable aura (which also makes it ideal for children or non-climbers), it is certainly worth a visit. Route setting at the time of writing is ongoing, therefore new routes are likely to be added (or the existing toprope routes to be equipped with bolts) in addition to those presented here."