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Kato Zakros - Pelekita cave - Skopeli peak

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Distance
5.2 mi
Elevation gain
1,270 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,276 ft
Max elevation
1,251 ft
TrailRank 
38 5
Min elevation
6 ft
Trail type
Loop
Coordinates
302
Uploaded
June 26, 2011
Recorded
June 2011
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near Káto Zákros, Crete (Greece)

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Itinerary description

The coastal path is in good condition (one hour from Kato Zakros to the cave). In the interior it's a rough route where you have to follow red painted dots on the rocks without a real path (3 hours). Total : 4 hours.

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PictographWaypoint Altitude 328 ft

Pelekita Cave

The first part of the cave can be explored with a good flashlight. Very beautiful stalagtites and stalagmites. Be Cautious : slippery !

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  • Stefania Governa Jun 21, 2022

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Molto bello, ma per persone poco allenate con bambini è abbastanza faticoso soprattutto d’estate. Portate tanta acqua e non c’è un solo posto per ripararsi dal sole a parte la grotta. Consiglio d’estate di partire molto presto e con scarpe da trekking. A parte le difficoltà scenari meravigliosi

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