Samaria Gorge
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- Distance
- 9.54 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,356 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Easy
- Elevation loss
- 6,430 ft
- Max elevation
- 4,002 ft
- TrailRank
-
56
4.3
- Min elevation
- 9 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Time
- 4 hours 18 minutes
- Coordinates
- 822
- Uploaded
- March 10, 2014
- Recorded
- July 2013
near Samariá, Crete (Greece)
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Walk down the Samaria Gorge. No GPS is needed, the path is clear at all times. It is highly recommended you get there early in the morning. Check opening times and try to get there early. You will avoid the large crowds, you will enjoy better the gorge and get nicer pictures :)
Moderate for the length, steepness and hot weather (towards the end).
Moderate for the length, steepness and hot weather (towards the end).
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Wonderful trail, with breathtaking landscapes. The path is totally downhill, but not simple because of the rocky road. I suggest to leave the car in the parking, and after the hike take the ferry at Agia Roumeli and then the bus for Omalos to recover the car. Check the ferry timetable in advance.
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i did the hike last year, it was a remarkable experience. as mentioned the trail is always clear. about every 2 kilometres there's a 'resting space' with toilets and a opportunity to refill your water bottle with fresh water from the spring.
How can you reach back to the starting point ? Is there any taxi bus to call at arrival ? thanks
@giuseppe.mari:
as you reach the end of the hike you enter a small village. from there you need to take the ferry. as far as i know and judging by waylanders comment you will find a bus that will take you to the parking lot if you leave the ferry at the first stop. i would recommend to look into an organized tour (i.e. including bus), they are offered everywhere on the island.
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Per arrivare al mare lentamente occorrono 7/8 ore..
Occorrono 5 ore camminando a velocità media fermandosi davvero poco al contrario di quanto scritto nella guida..
Si consiglia di partire x tempo, non oltre le 10, altrimenti non riuscirete a godervi nulla, sarà solo una corsa contro il tempo x arrivare alle 1730 al mare x prendere il traghetto..
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Beautiful walk down the gorge. Well kept path with various points to relax and refill the water bottles. Park rangers in attendance along the trail. Boat ride at the end provides a stunning view on the Lefka Ori mountains meeting the Mediterranean coastline.
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A must do track for everybody who spent a couple of days in Crete. The path is very easy to follow and there are awe-inspiring landscapes. Many places to stop and have a quick nap or have lunch. At the end of the track, the view of the sea is a well-deserved price to your eyes. Don't miss a chance to enjoy this trail!!
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One of the best walks I have done. Easier with a tour booked, as arranging transport back to town can be quite tricky.