On the hill of Prophet Ilias (altitude 1071m), above Konitsa, there is a take-off runway for paragliding. Paragliding world cup competitions have also been held here. The hill "Profitis Ilias" above the city is the best point in Greece for paragliding. By climbing to 9,000 feet, the paragliders can have the opportunity to see the gorge of Aoos and Vikos, the dragon lake of Kamila and Smolikas, the river Aoos and its passage to Albania, Mount Grammos, Trapezitsa, etc. That is, a landscape relief unique in the world.
This hill is reached by a 2.5 km paved road, starting from the chapel of St. Athanasios above Konitsa. There is a fantastic view of the mountains and the entire surrounding area (Konitsa’s plain, Tymfi, Trapezitsa, Smolikas, Kleftis, Grammos, and Nemertsika).
