Lippa: Location, History and Elevation Profile

The village of Lippa lies 51 km southwest of Ioannina in the Lakka Souli region, between the mountain ranges of Tomaros (Olytsika) and Souli. It is situated on a plateau at an elevation of 850 m and is surrounded by steep rocky cliffs. For those looking for a hotel in Lippa, this combination of regional location and terrain provides a clear picture of the village. When choosing a destination, you can consider whether what matters most to you is its connection to Ioannina, its location between the mountain ranges, or the village’s elevation.

Geographic orientation

Lippa is 51 km southwest of Ioannina. Regionally, the village is in Lakka Souli; in terms of its landscape, it lies between the mountain ranges of Tomaros (Olytsika) and Souli. These details bring together different ways of orienting yourself: the direction locates Lippa in relation to Ioannina, Lakka Souli identifies the region, and the mountain ranges describe its position between them. Tomaros appears with the parenthetical name Olytsika, which refers to the same mountain range. The distance and direction therefore answer a different question from the location between the mountain ranges: they place Lippa in relation to Ioannina, while the mountain names describe its landscape setting. If you compare Lippa spatially with other destinations, you can distinguish its connection to Ioannina from its regional and landscape context.

Historical context

The exact date when the village was built is unknown. Its origins are dated to sometime between the 16th and 17th centuries and are associated with the settlement of the Souliotes in the area. Its chronology is therefore given as a period, not a single founding year. At the same time, the connection with the settlement of the Souliotes is part of the historical account. If you would also like to understand Lippa in its historical context, you can distinguish these two aspects: the period places its origins in time, while the settlement of the Souliotes provides the related context. This historical perspective adds its own timeframe to the geographic orientation.

Plateau and elevation figures

The plateau on which Lippa lies is at an elevation of 850 m and is surrounded by steep rocky cliffs. The mountain route described here starts at a different point: its starting point is in the village at 840 m. The figures differ by ten metres, but refer to different points. 850 m is the elevation of the plateau, while 840 m is the elevation at the route’s starting point. This comparison helps distinguish the village’s elevation from the route’s starting point.

Mountain route and planning

The mountain route described here begins in the village at 840 m and initially heads north. The northward direction applies to the first part of the route. At the same time, the path is no longer passable in many places. If you are considering the route as an important reason for your trip, check its passability in advance. The starting point, direction, and limitation should all be considered when assessing this route.

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For the overview of the wider area: Ioannina.