Abba Pentalewon

Stunning views and definitely worth the hike, though difficult to find - follow the cactus lined path downhill, then up to the church gates, unbolt the door yourself. Entry fee to the church at the top is 100 Birr, though they will ask for more. Monk will let you inside the church for no extra fee.

So we arrive and because we were w/o an Ethiopian guide the entrance jumped from 100 (M)/75(F) to 200 each. We had no other choice than pay. So my girlfriend could not get to the top (not only enter the monastery but take the stairs)... and was asked for more money (she had already paid 200 birrs to see the woman church) to see the view from the kids over there... I am unsure where the values of my Christian religion have gone here... I understand we as foreigners should pay more but this has gone beyond ridiculous and disrespectful... I’m sad for Ethiopia. And yes the view up there is astonishing