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  • Scenic half-day walk around Milia

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    near Miliá, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Chris633
    Distance
    2.70mi
    Elevation +
    663f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofScenic half-day walk around Milia Photo ofScenic half-day walk around Milia Photo ofScenic half-day walk around Milia

    This hike boasts stunning views over Milia valley, the Kolpos Kissdo bay and Geroskinos and Onihas peninsulas at Greece's north coast. It's also known under the name "Chalepa's Challenge". If done in spring, you will fin...

    Amazing trail! Not too difficult, even though there is some climbing required (climbing as in stepping between high ston...
    A Wild Pum Appears
    Gelopen in augustus 2023. Mooie wandeling, flinke klim aan het begin. Dichte schoenen met profiel en voldoende water mee...
    E. Scheel
    Great little hike from Milia, thank you for sharing!
    kat_gmbt

  • Zaroma- Selena summit 1558m.(3.8 km.)

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    near Éxo Potámoi, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    yorgos androulakis
    Distance
    5.07mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofZaroma- Selena summit 1558m.(3.8 km.) Photo ofZaroma- Selena summit 1558m.(3.8 km.) Photo ofZaroma- Selena summit 1558m.(3.8 km.)

    Trail is circle and is only 4km. Basically is the ascend to Selena and back. By obvious path which start from Zaroma ,(there is sign on asphalt road) going up with view mostly at lasithi area. 1.30min for ascend and one...

    Its a little raw but its a quick trail. Lots of loose rock and you need to pay attention to the red markers to keep on t...
    gabirelaki

  • Rousies - Pachnes and back

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    near Arádaina, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    3.92mi
    Elevation +
    1467f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofRousies - Pachnes and back Photo ofRousies - Pachnes and back Photo ofRousies - Pachnes and back

    A beautiful, impressive and unforgettable excursion is to reach the peak of the Lefka Ori (White Mountains of West Crete in the prefecture of Chania ) the Pachnes with its 2453 meters. The quickest way of getting to i...

  • Agiofarango

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    near Kaloí Liménes, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    784f
    TrailRank
    66
    Photo ofAgiofarango Photo ofAgiofarango Photo ofAgiofarango

    Very easy trail to a lovely beach without infrastructure. You may park where we started or where we finished our trail. Be careful the gravel road may be in bad conditions!

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  • Loop around Karfi

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    near Tzermiádon, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    thibault.colleony
    with elenimpv
    Distance
    4.65mi
    Elevation +
    1109f
    TrailRank
    66| Rating 4.11
    Photo ofLoop around Karfi Photo ofLoop around Karfi Photo ofLoop around Karfi

    This fairly easy loop goes from Tzermiadon (starts at the limit of the village in direction of Irakleio) to Karfi, a former Minoan settlement. During this trail you can enjoy a nice view over the Lasithi plateau, with th...

    Beau tour, Départ de grand matin. Ascension progressive jusque au sommet avec vue magnifique, entre mer, plateau, rapac...
    Pitcho37
    À faire si vous rester quelques jours sur le plateau de lasithi
    simon.jean.pol
    Molt Bona!
    dBici B

  • Soúgia - Palaióchora

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    near Soúgia, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    pud353
    with kimgtelford
    Distance
    10.20mi
    Elevation +
    1818f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofSoúgia - Palaióchora Photo ofSoúgia - Palaióchora Photo ofSoúgia - Palaióchora

    The classic Sougia to Paleochora with a difference because this one takes in the tombs up on the hill side of Lissos, it does mean a bit of following goat tracks afterwards but it's not difficult and makes a classic walk...

  • Monastiraki to Thripti to Karvousi

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    near Monastiráki, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Cretan Walker
    Distance
    9.13mi
    Elevation +
    2795f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofMonastiraki to Thripti to Karvousi Photo ofMonastiraki to Thripti to Karvousi Photo ofMonastiraki to Thripti to Karvousi

    Monastiraki to Thripti to Karvousi passing by Ha Gorge. A long climb of 10 Kms before reaching the highest point before a steep descent of 5Kms down to Karvousi. A Return car parked at Karvousi near the Church of Ag Ge...

  • Imbros (Gorge) - Filaki beach - Sfakiano Gorge - Imbros/ Φαράγγι Ίμπρου - παραλία Φιλάκι - Σφακιανό φαράγγι (Βαρθολομά)

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    near Ímpros, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    T_Kon
    with Ilianasar
    Distance
    13.75mi
    Elevation +
    3802f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofImbros (Gorge) - Filaki beach - Sfakiano Gorge - Imbros/ Φαράγγι Ίμπρου - παραλία Φιλάκι - Σφακιανό φαράγγι (Βαρθολομά) Photo ofImbros (Gorge) - Filaki beach - Sfakiano Gorge - Imbros/ Φαράγγι Ίμπρου - παραλία Φιλάκι - Σφακιανό φαράγγι (Βαρθολομά) Photo ofImbros (Gorge) - Filaki beach - Sfakiano Gorge - Imbros/ Φαράγγι Ίμπρου - παραλία Φιλάκι - Σφακιανό φαράγγι (Βαρθολομά)

    Moving time: 7h - 7,5h. Distance (measured by GPS device): 25 kms The trail starts next to a corner of the road, about 2 kms after the entrance of the gorge. One has to walk about 20 to 30 mins to meet the Imbros Go...

  • Eloúndas peninsular to the Quarry

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    near Schísma Eloúndas, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Cretan Walker
    Distance
    4.72mi
    Elevation +
    466f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofEloúndas peninsular to the Quarry Photo ofEloúndas peninsular to the Quarry Photo ofEloúndas peninsular to the Quarry

    Mostly well marked with red spots, red arrows & stone markers. First part of walk easy to follow trail, second part a little more difficult to follow hence the many photo's. Return the same way back

  • Krionerida and Kalamato Cave

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    near Vafés, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    0.88mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofKrionerida and Kalamato Cave Photo ofKrionerida and Kalamato Cave Photo ofKrionerida and Kalamato Cave

    Take 2 hours of time and enjoy this excursion. The kryonerida cave is approximately 15-20 minutes on foot from the village Vafes. The path is easy, on the trail you will find on the left another small cave (Kalamato cav...

    40 min aller/retour. Decevant
    cdx_FR
    Good.
    disds0234032

  • Crete: Mírtos - Mýthoi - Sarakina gorge

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    near Mírtos, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Daniele Ceddia
    with valinette
    Distance
    4.00mi
    Elevation +
    820f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofCrete: Mírtos - Mýthoi - Sarakina gorge Photo ofCrete: Mírtos - Mýthoi - Sarakina gorge Photo ofCrete: Mírtos - Mýthoi - Sarakina gorge

    Sarakina Gorge is about 1.5 km long; its width varies between 10 and 3 meters, while its walls reach 150 meters in height. Despite its small size, its features create a very impressive setting. The walk along the gorge t...

    Great pictures and rich descriptions of the places!
    valinette

  • Sfakia - Sweet Water Beach - Loutro (E4 path)

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    near Chóra Sfakíon, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    4.39mi
    Elevation +
    427f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofSfakia - Sweet Water Beach - Loutro (E4 path) Photo ofSfakia - Sweet Water Beach - Loutro (E4 path) Photo ofSfakia - Sweet Water Beach - Loutro (E4 path)

    Panoramic stunning walk along the European path E4. Best time is spring or autumn as this trail is fully ecposed to the south and there is mo shadow. Don"t forget some drinking water and good shoes! We had lunch at the S...

    Mooie route
    hansdebruijn17

  • Paleochora town tour

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    near Palaióchora, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    pud353
    with kimgtelford
    Distance
    3.42mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofPaleochora town tour Photo ofPaleochora town tour Photo ofPaleochora town tour

    A little tour around the town to give an overall feel for the palce and what it has too offer taking in some of the main features that are familiar to us personally, but there's loads more, go explore!

  • Tavri to Agriokefala peak

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    near Ammoudári, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    3.43mi
    Elevation +
    833f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofTavri to Agriokefala peak Photo ofTavri to Agriokefala peak Photo ofTavri to Agriokefala peak

    Beautiful view and flora. No real path (only goat parh) after leaving the road! You will need good shoes and a bottle of water.

  • Two springs walk

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    near Kritsá, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Cretan Walker
    with Achilles2
    Distance
    6.64mi
    Elevation +
    1375f
    TrailRank
    64| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofTwo springs walk Photo ofTwo springs walk Photo ofTwo springs walk

    Listed this as moderate, although much of the walk follows a 4x4 track, the trail has a few more difficult areas where it goes off piste up fairly steep inclines with loose rock and sharp gorse bushes. Another part of t...

    The springs were very nice. The views amazing. I skipped the short cuts between loops of the road wherever possible - pr...
    Just me and the dog
    Excellent walk 👍 challenging at times 🥵, but fabulous location with some of route covered in snow ❄️👍😎
    Achilles2

  • Agriomandra Beach and Minoan Farmhouse

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    near Kavoúsi, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Cretan Walker
    Distance
    5.77mi
    Elevation +
    876f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofAgriomandra Beach and Minoan Farmhouse Photo ofAgriomandra Beach and Minoan Farmhouse Photo ofAgriomandra Beach and Minoan Farmhouse

    Easy start following concrete roadway leading onto farm roadway until the start to the entrance leading down to the beach. After beach the remaining walk is really breaking your own trail through rough rocky gorse land. ...

  • Sarakina valleys

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    near Sarakína, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    pud353
    with kimgtelford
    Distance
    8.94mi
    Elevation +
    1706f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofSarakina valleys Photo ofSarakina valleys Photo ofSarakina valleys

    Coppied this walk from Gerhard49 https://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/user.do?id=1270519 An excellent walk from Sarkina, you climb steadily up the side of one valley with great views. You then go over the top of the ridge to...

  • Katharo plateau 6. Anefalakoi-platia korifi-Egisos

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    near Kheroukoúmadho, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    yorgos androulakis
    Distance
    5.88mi
    Elevation +
    1407f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofKatharo plateau 6. Anefalakoi-platia korifi-Egisos Photo ofKatharo plateau 6. Anefalakoi-platia korifi-Egisos Photo ofKatharo plateau 6. Anefalakoi-platia korifi-Egisos

    Another route at unigue Katharo plateau.Classic trail is until platia korifi and back for everyone. Many old stone homes and wells from past ,easy ascent and descent.Endless view to mirabello bay if clouds is not below y...

  • Katharo plateau 5. Lazaros summit

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    near Vrysídia, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    yorgos androulakis
    Distance
    6.43mi
    Elevation +
    3025f
    TrailRank
    64
    Photo ofKatharo plateau 5. Lazaros summit Photo ofKatharo plateau 5. Lazaros summit Photo ofKatharo plateau 5. Lazaros summit

    To Kritsa and then 16km to Katharo plateau. After Avdeliako 1km, signs for Timios stauros, from thear left through plain for another 1 km aproxx and then again left. There is sign to 'sgouros prinos' 'lakos ohras'. 10min...

  • Mili gorge (φαράγγι μύλων)

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    near Xiró Chorío, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    eftihis
    Distance
    1.85mi
    Elevation +
    745f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMili gorge (φαράγγι μύλων) Photo ofMili gorge (φαράγγι μύλων) Photo ofMili gorge (φαράγγι μύλων)

    Mili gorge (φαράγγι μύλων) Mili Gorge on Crete Greece (Rethymnon): The Mili gorge is pretty easy to walk and starts at the village Xiro Chorio. The vegetation in the gorge is really magnificent; the whole area looks l...

    Ένα από τα ωραιότερα φαράγγια που έχω περπατήσει, απολαυστικό με πολλές αποχρώσεις του πράσινου. Αγαπημένη εποχή να πας ...
    scole the one

  • Margarites and Eleftherna, Crete

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    near Margarítai, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    al in neath
    with Lost Varvara
    Distance
    8.28mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    63
    Photo ofMargarites and Eleftherna, Crete Photo ofMargarites and Eleftherna, Crete Photo ofMargarites and Eleftherna, Crete

    Started from Margarites, but perhaps better from Eleftherna. Roadworks (pipe laying) on part of the trail, and some landslips made it a bit more difficult. Could be very muddy after rain!

  • Andrianos gorge

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    near Ágios Konstantínos, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    yorgos androulakis
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    1302f
    TrailRank
    63| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofAndrianos gorge Photo ofAndrianos gorge Photo ofAndrianos gorge

    The fascinating Andrianos gorge is very well kept secret at the area of Aghios Nikolaos. Wild and cragginess, need all your attention time to time.Descent of this gorge is physical and mind game for old childs.With care...

    Thanks Yorgos, we did the gorge on Sunday, and enjoyed! However, we were late starting so finished in the dark. That's o...
    al in neath
    A really beautiful gorge with stunning scenery. I didnt complete the whole trek as I was alone with the baby on my back ...
    Bethan Sewell

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