East Macedonia and Thrace · Greece
Nestos Gorge Road
EO14Drama to Xanthi
A forested river-gorge corridor through the Rhodope Mountains linking Drama and Xanthi, glowing gold in autumn and framed by steep wooded cliffs all year.
The EO14 follows the Nestos River through the Rhodope Mountains, passing through the market town of Paranesti and the village of Stavroupoli as it cuts through the Nestos Gorge, a deep, forested canyon whose steep walls rise above the winding road. A signed scenic viewpoint near Galani offers panoramas across the gorge. The route is well-maintained but consistently winding, and the valley is a European protected habitat hosting riparian forest and rare bird species.
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Nestos Gorge Road on the map51.2 mi · point to point
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busiest around mile 20Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%87.6 – 407.3 mFrom the road
Points of interest1 stop
- Stone BridgeLandmark49 mi in
Hazards
- Winding road requiring reduced speed
- Wildlife on road especially at dawn and dusk
- Occasional rock debris on upper sections
- Heavy snowfall can affect approaches in winter
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“Breathtaking views of the river winding through steep forested slopes, particularly striking in autumn when the forest is ablaze with colour.”
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