The Best Hiking Trails in Samariá, Crete (Greece)

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Kallergi - Xylo Skalo - Koustogerako - Sougia

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Werko

Distance

14.53mi

Elevation +

2139f

TrailRank

76| 4.34

Long, very rewarding tour through Lefka Ori with a great variety of landscapes. Containing a few sections which require concentration, this is not a walk for tourists but needs some basic experience in the mountains. St...

One of my favourite walks. The rock formations on the way to Linoseli are spectacular and the variety of environments al...
Jayhickson

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Crete: Omalos - Samariá Gorge - Agía Rouméli

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Daniele Ceddia
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Distance

9.67mi

Elevation +

2894f

TrailRank

76| 4.67

Arguably Europe's second-longest canyon after France's Verdon Gorge, Samariá Gorge is nestled within a national park with two entrances: one at the mouth of the Samariá River, accessible from the nearby village of Aghia ...

Thrilling journey!
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Samaria Gorge September 2022

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ross11117

Distance

11.19mi

Elevation +

6362f

TrailRank

67

Samaria Gorge. Beautiful Gorge with well marked path.Water and place to rest every approximately 2km(see photo for exact locations) and couple of WC along the path. The path is downhill, minor short uphills. The difficul...

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Samariá - Agía Rouméli

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van2370

Distance

12.09mi

Elevation +

6365f

TrailRank

58

Amazing views, exciting hike which gets more and more interesting as you are descending!... Will definitely do it again! I feel very grateful I managed this today, at my age, with motivation from my man, for the first ti...

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Samaria Gorge

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rcanal

Distance

9.54mi

Elevation +

2356f

TrailRank

56| 4.33

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,...

One of the best walks I have done. Easier with a tour booked, as arranging transport back to town can be quite tricky.
Fen Ferreira

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-ins...
jbellmunt

Beautiful walk down the gorge. Well kept path with various points to relax and refill the water bottles. Park rangers in...
wpnfm

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Samaria Gorge, Crete #ActiveSundays

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Active Sundays

Distance

10.83mi

Elevation +

5850f

TrailRank

53| 3.33

The second longest gorge hiking route in Europe is located on the island of Crete, in the south Aegean and it's the Samaria Gorge. Start off at the city of Chania (arrive in Chania either by air at the town airport CHQ o...

The famous trail.
voorfrank

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Volakias Stone Forrest (Night Hike)

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johnkasiolas9

Distance

5.77mi

Elevation +

3068f

TrailRank

51

Sunset and Full Moon hike from Xyloskalo to the valley between Gigilos and Volakias. From Xyloskalo we took the E4 to the Col of Gigilos. On the way, is the fresh water spring of Linoseli, almost halfway through. From t...

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Samaria gorge, Crete, October 2014

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omriqo1

Distance

11.71mi

Elevation +

1506f

TrailRank

49

One of the longest gorges in europe - about 18km long and more than 1,200m decent. ~6 hours including detour. The trail starts at the Omalos plateau at the outskirts of the white mountains (Lefka Ori) and ends in the me...

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Ο 'Φαραγγας' - Samaria Gorge

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ggont

Distance

10.53mi

Elevation +

66f

TrailRank

49

This is the most popular hike in Greece. It is the crossing of Samaria Gorge from Xiloskalo (near Omalos) to Agia Roumeli port. In the exit control station there is a trail bearing right that takes you up to the fortress...

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Gigilos

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Alex Newton

Distance

6.04mi

Elevation +

4147f

TrailRank

39| 4.33

Reserve at least 6 hours for the walk. Walking poles will be very helpfull for the gravel-covered ascend to the saddle between Gigilos and Strifomadi mountains. From the saddle up the rocky cap of the hikes begins. It is...

We only managed to get to the saddle at 1665 m where the E4 descends into the adjacent valley. The trail up to the summi...
wpnfm

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Samariá Gorge

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FullerRL

Distance

12.97mi

Elevation +

6837f

TrailRank

37

Well maintained often crowded trail. Rocky with a steady decline. Fantastic views down to the famous Iron Gates then it is just okay. Used tour company to arrange transportation. Expert hikers may want to hike to the Iro...

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Gingilos 1st Peak

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boober fraggle

Distance

5.25mi

Elevation +

3645f

TrailRank

35| 4.5

Hike up to 1st peak of Gingilos but skip the scramble to the 2nd main peak. Did this hike at a easy pace on a spring day.

Path is well-marked after the col with yellow arrows. Took me 3h45 up and down with short stops to drink water, take som...
manel_nou_barris

Tracé bien indiqué. Parcours fatiguant (chaleur du mois de juillet), sans chemin libre de cailloux, longue montée dans u...
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Trypiti Gorge (Xyloskalo - Col of Gigilos - The Ridgeline - Trypiti Gorge - Trypiti beach)

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johnkasiolas9

Distance

11.83mi

Elevation +

3294f

TrailRank

34

Attention! The decend to the bed of the gorge is without a trail on a challenging terrain and inside a forrest. It is very easy to become disoriented and to get lost. Do not attempt this unless 1) You are in an excellent...

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Kalegri Ref.-Melidaou-Potamos-Eligia-Agia Roumeli

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hodac

Distance

18.63mi

Elevation +

2753f

TrailRank

34

Very nice and long trail. Start early morning.In Eligia gorge be careful.At the certain point you will arrive at the place(locals call it Wall) where you must turn right ( some 20 m before the wall )in order to climb up ...

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Samariá - Agia Roumeli

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aeconomides

Distance

15.05mi

Elevation +

75f

TrailRank

34

The gps signal kept getting lost so the distance is not accurate. It is about 16km to the hotel and it is difficult to get lost. The narrower gorge starts towards the end of the trail and the views are amazing

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Kallergi - Melintaou - Psari - Kallergi

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ftoth

Distance

9.29mi

Elevation +

3675f

TrailRank

33

This is to visit 2 peaks in 1 day. The routes to the peaks are marked and moderate difficult, between the peaks unmarked, over rocks and some schrubs, under the ridge. In fact there is no path. For that I say difficult.

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Gigilos Summit

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johnkasiolas9

Distance

3.69mi

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3156f

TrailRank

32

One of the most beautiful hikes in the whole island and one of my favorites in the White Mountains. A challenging hike that starts from Xyloskalo. You follow the E4 trail up to the col of Gigilos. It's a beautiful route...

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Trypiti Gorge (Ridgeline - Bed of the Gorge - Beach)

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johnkasiolas9

Distance

6.25mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

32

Attention! The decend to the bed of the gorge is without a trail on a challenging terrain and inside a forrest. It is very easy to become disoriented and to get lost. Do not attempt this unless 1) You are in an excellent...

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Two weeks in the Lefka Ori, SW Crete

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Jayhickson

Distance

133.02mi

Elevation +

39908f

TrailRank

32

I wanted to visit some places new to me and some old favourites, a 2 week linear walk. Beginning at Xyloskala walking west across Omalos plain joining the kalderimi to Agia Irini. Following the pleasant Agia Irini Gorg...

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Elligias Gorge

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johnkasiolas9

Distance

12.67mi

Elevation +

1975f

TrailRank

32

An EPIC gorge , starts from Potamos area in the heart of the White Mountains, runs parallel to Samaria and ends at the Lybian sea. The hike is about 13 km and is quite challenging. Even just getting to its entrance is...

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Samaria Gorge

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Michael Tilley

Distance

11.66mi

Elevation +

6801f

TrailRank

32

I did this descent of the Samaria Gorge as part of an organised group. However, since the group was about sixty people from the coach, people descended the Gorge as individuals. The guide set off a bit later to check on ...

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Samaria Gorge

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Julius Toltesi

Distance

10.84mi

Elevation +

6207f

TrailRank

32

The gorge of Samaria is the gem of the White Mountains; hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge in Europe, covering an area of 18 kilometers in length. The state park of Samaria was added...

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Samaria gorge

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Jakub W

Distance

9.57mi

Elevation +

6194f

TrailRank

31

You start in Omalos and finish in Agia Roumeli. At the exit of the gorge in the old Agia Roumeli, a few metres after the national park exit booth, we stopped for a delicious Greek yoghurt.

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Samaria Gorge (E4)

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johnkasiolas9
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Distance

10.64mi

Elevation +

2428f

TrailRank

31

Probably the most beautiful gorge of Crete, definitely the most famous. This is a stunning hike from Xyloskalo at Omalos Plateau to the village of Agia Roumeli by the sea. A decent from 1200meters to sea level, in a 15 ...

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Samaria Gorge (E4)

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johnkasiolas9

Distance

10.99mi

Elevation +

2369f

TrailRank

30

Probably the most beautiful gorge of Crete, definitely the most famous. This is a stunning hike from Xyloskalo at Omalos Plateau to the village of Agia Roumeli by the sea. A decent from 1200meters to sea level, in a 15 ...

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