The route from Prionia (1100 m) to Spilios Agapitos Refuge (2100m) is the most frequented hiking path on Mount Olympus and makes up a part of the E4. It is the continuation of the Litochoro – Prionia path. Prionia is the highest point which can be reached by car (it is 18 km from Litochoro) and here there are parking spaces. The source of the Enipea River is also to be found here and a cafe-restaurant operates in Prionia all year long. The majority of the walk is through the forest.

It is worth noting at this point that you should take advantage of the facilities. There are also public toilets, and any water reservoirs, flasks, etc can be filled from the spring. The cars can be left overnight or for long periods.

The path is in very good condition and the combination of thick pine trees with beech and fir trees lend a unique charm to the place. There are several vantage points to see the view, as well as two convenient seating places at roughly ¹⁄₃ and ²⁄₃ distances (please remember not to leave litter at these spots).

At about ²⁄₃ you will enter a open section, which zig-zags to the final refuge location. As you enter this section you can see the refuge perched high above on the outcrop. This section can be quite tough as you are already tired from the previous sections, and in summer is open to the sun. So be cautious of dehydration and sunburn (the sun at altitude has stronger UV issues).

Spilios Agapitos Refuge is located on a natural flat surrounded by impressive age-old Bosnian pine trees.