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Η δε�τερη μεγαλ�τερη οροσειρά της Ελληνικής γης, η Ροδόπη, με το πλο�σιο φυσικό κάλλος της και την ακόμα πιο πλο�σια πανίδα της, προκαλεί να την επισκεφτείτε και να την εξερευνήσετε. Ζήστε το πάθος σας για ¨βόλτες¨ με 4Χ4, αλλά και με Mountain Bike στην αγκαλιά της φ�σης, ενώ μάθετε ακόμα περισσότερα για την αγαπημένη σας δραστηριότητα, από επαγγελματία οδηγό. Δραστηριότητα: Λειβαδίτης, Νεστοχώρια, Νέστος, Πομακοχώρια.

Abseiling is that usually follows after climbing up the mountain, i.e. the technique of climbing down a rock or a canyon. The athlete glides on the rope, using a tool called “oktari” until he reaches the ground. The descent with this technique is relaxing, safe and comfortable. However, it requires attention because several times accidents occur during abseiling. Thus, the fundamental rule of rapel (as abseiling is used to be called) is for the athlete not to make haste climbing down the mountain.

Mountain bike riding requires a bicycle specially made ​​for off-road trails. Also, the cyclist must have good cycling skills, fitness, strength and balance. Thanks to the wide variety of trails and roads through the forest Samothraki is best appropriate to mountain biking, offering the rider exciting images throughout the journey. The trails are many with a gradual difficulty but accessible to every cyclist they give a whole family the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful family ride.

It is taking place in the recent years by the Association of Friends of Astronomy of eastern Macedonia, on top of Ypsario, which is the highest mountain on the island. The campers "touch the stars" and come in direct contact with nature in Special Provisions landscaped grounds, covering their daily needs. The “Astro-camping” includes numerous seminars, lectures, uranography and observations, programs tailor made to delight lovers of astronomy regardless of age and level. 

The project of the bicycle lane in Komotini, has joined the Operational Program "Macedonia - Thrace 2007 -2013. The project was included in the Integrated Urban Renewal Plan of the Municipality of Komotini and involves the construction of bicycle lanes at the Demokritou Street, Orpheus Street and G. Kakoulidi - St. Kyriakidis - N. Zoidi – Ap. Suzhou Streets in the city of Komotini. Additionally works are also to be made, changing the pavements with special warning signs and installing lighting for the safe movement of bicycles and pedestrians on the new-bound lanes. The project’s budget is reaching the 2.7 million euros and proprietor of the work the Municipality of Komotini.
However, there are other municipalities, such as the City indicative Maroneia, that are also planning to implement a complete bicycle lanes network.

Located 2 km away from the Ecotourism Centre within the protected area of ​​Dadia, a closed observatory operates for visitors who have the opportunity to observe vultures and other raptors which come trough. The trough is a selected location within the Dadia Forest in which the guards leave dead animals for vultures as additional food aid. Starting by the Ecotourism Center there have been demarcated and marked appropriately enough trails which can be used by guests. By following these paths someone can reaches the observatory, the hilltop Gkimprena or Kapsalo hill with panoramic views of the area.The forest is located in the middle of Evros and it forms part of the southeastern tip of the Rhodope massif. It falls in the lowland-hilly area, with an altitude ranging from 10 to 604 meters. West of the region there is a mountainous area with the highest peaks Sapka (1.044m.) and Silo (1.065m.). It is a protected area since 1980 and it includes two zones of strict protection of total area of 72.900 acres, as well as a peripheral zone measuring 357,100 acres.