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T7. Ancient Naxos Trail (Ellinika - Oxa Summit - Elounda)

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Distance
5.04 mi
Elevation gain
1,424 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,886 ft
Max elevation
1,805 ft
TrailRank 
27
Min elevation
7 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
1152
Uploaded
July 4, 2023
Recorded
July 2023
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near Elliniká, Crete (Greece)

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Itinerary description

From Ellinika towards the Temple of Aphrodite and then on the way to Makraki's house. Before the end of the road a path starts, ascending towards the peak of Oxa, and via a trail goes through the ruins of Ancient Naxos and several cisterns to Timios Stavros. Then, on the other side, through the existing trail and from the road that leads to Elounda, there is a trail descending towards Elounda from another way.

Resting point: Church of Timios Stavros

Time: 4 hours
Difficulty: 2/5
View: 5/5

Attractions:
Temple of Aphrodite
Ancient Naxos
Elounda

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