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  • Lastros to Kavousi through Havgas Gorge

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    near Lástros, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Cretan Walker
    Distance
    4.43mi
    Elevation +
    1135f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofLastros to Kavousi through Havgas Gorge Photo ofLastros to Kavousi through Havgas Gorge Photo ofLastros to Kavousi through Havgas Gorge

    Two car walk leaving one here at the Tavern Erotokritos car park in Lastros and the other by the main road in Kavousi. Walk from car park back to the main road and go right approx 400 metres and take the narrow trail on...

  • Plateau of Nida to Psiloritis(Ida, Timios Stavros)

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    near Kamáres, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Seafarer82
    Distance
    11.63mi
    Elevation +
    3990f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofPlateau of Nida to Psiloritis(Ida, Timios Stavros) Photo ofPlateau of Nida to Psiloritis(Ida, Timios Stavros) Photo ofPlateau of Nida to Psiloritis(Ida, Timios Stavros)

    We can divide that path-trip on three sections: 1. Plateau of Nida (Parking next to the Tavern) to waypoint 2 -1940 meters above sea level 2. Waypoint 2 -1940 masl to waypoint 3 – 2240 masl 3. Waypoint 3 – 2240 masl t...

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  • Tzermiádon Lassithi plateau

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    near Tzermiádon, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Danny Deroo 1
    Distance
    8.09mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    60
    Photo ofTzermiádon Lassithi plateau Photo ofTzermiádon Lassithi plateau Photo ofTzermiádon Lassithi plateau

    Flat walk on the plateau itself, discovering local vegetables on the fertile soil and meeting hard working local people, very friendly !

  • Soúda

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    near Soúda, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Lena Gustafsson Sweden
    Distance
    9.81mi
    Elevation +
    1637f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofSoúda Photo ofSoúda Photo ofSoúda

    An excellent walk in the uppger parts, above 150-200 m altitude. Below there are paved streets, lots of garbage, ruined houses, especially in the eastern part, close to Souda. We took the local bus from Chania to Souda...

    3* Weg von mir. Der Weg ist leicht zu finden, das Café in Malaxa ist geschlossen. Wenn man sich am Ortseingang von Malax...
    Kerendar

  • Néo Kalamáki

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    near Néo Kalamáki, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    amanda page
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    1086f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofNéo Kalamáki Photo ofNéo Kalamáki Photo ofNéo Kalamáki

    Circular walk around the cape, high above the roman necropolis of Matala, views of Mt Ida and swimming spots on the return route.

    Très belle découverte ! J'ai beaucoup aimé ce tracé. Merci.
    Cire49

  • Chania West Coast

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    near Néa Khóra, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    2.86mi
    Elevation +
    23f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofChania West Coast Photo ofChania West Coast Photo ofChania West Coast

    A splendid walk during spring to Nea Chora, Chrisi Akti and Paria Agii Apostoli. Easy walk with breathtaking views abd rich flora. The biggest beach in this area is the the Klaidisos beach. This beach is shaped beyon...

  • Riza-Karidi

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    near Ríza, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    LouisaKriti
    Distance
    6.27mi
    Elevation +
    1365f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofRiza-Karidi Photo ofRiza-Karidi Photo ofRiza-Karidi

    Apart from the height difference the walk is easy. You walk up to the church of Karidi on a quiet asphalt road. The Minoan path from Mithi also ends at the church. There is also a water tap close to the church. On your ...

  • Kato Kapetaniana to Panagia Kera

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    near Kapetanianá, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    medwyn jones
    Distance
    6.76mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofKato Kapetaniana to Panagia Kera Photo ofKato Kapetaniana to Panagia Kera Photo ofKato Kapetaniana to Panagia Kera

    Tough walk up from the delightful mountain village of Kato Kapetaniana, through delightful gorges and dry river beds with some steep sections where there is virtually no path, just thd occasional marker. From the tiny ...

  • Koutsomatádos Topolino

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    near Koutsomatádos, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    pud353
    with kimgtelford
    Distance
    10.69mi
    Elevation +
    2283f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofKoutsomatádos Topolino Photo ofKoutsomatádos Topolino Photo ofKoutsomatádos Topolino

    The gorge path was eroded 2 years ago and was being repaired whilst we were there. It starts off OK but disappears and you are left clambering over the large rocks of the river bed. After a short distance (between photos...

  • Vasiliki to Episkopi.

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    near Vasilikí, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Cretan Walker
    Distance
    8.09mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofVasiliki to Episkopi. Photo ofVasiliki to Episkopi. Photo ofVasiliki to Episkopi.

    Starts and stops at two separate places. So parked one car at Episkopi and drove the other one to Vasiliki and started there. A walk that starts with joining the E4 trail and follows it for the first part of the walk. ...

  • Milia eco village circuit

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    near Miliá, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    pollypage
    Distance
    5.70mi
    Elevation +
    1273f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofMilia eco village circuit Photo ofMilia eco village circuit Photo ofMilia eco village circuit

    Our favourite walk on this trip, high in the mountains, starting at the eco village resort at Milia. A steepish descent through olive groves to Aikirgianis, from where we had spectacular views across to the Rodopou penin...

  • Adrianos gorge

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    near Ágios Konstantínos, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Monik O
    Distance
    5.50mi
    Elevation +
    1759f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofAdrianos gorge Photo ofAdrianos gorge Photo ofAdrianos gorge

    I was wondering why I haven't heard about this gorge earlier by lots of people, although I live in the area and hike a lot here for more than a decade, now I found out why. The trail is marked well with yellow/blue pain...

  • Azogyrés Caves walk

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    near Azogyrés, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    pud353
    with kimgtelford
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    1001f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofAzogyrés Caves walk Photo ofAzogyrés Caves walk Photo ofAzogyrés Caves walk

    A marvelous little walk that takes you to all the local caves in the village region. One of them involves climbing up steps cut into the rock face. This used to be quite a challenge but over the years more and more facil...

  • Kastellos - Kournas, down trough and op over.

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    near Kástellos, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Lars Olesen
    Distance
    5.08mi
    Elevation +
    945f
    TrailRank
    59| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKastellos - Kournas, down trough and op over. Photo ofKastellos - Kournas, down trough and op over. Photo ofKastellos - Kournas, down trough and op over.

    A nice walk down passing a small ravine. There are some fences to overcome, before crossing the narrow stream. The town of Kournas offers several taveras serving good local food. After Kournas we pass trough a very green...

    A beautiful hike. There was one place we went climbing a dangerous way because we could not find the path when we went d...
    Simaan

  • Samariá - Agía Rouméli

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    near Samariá, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    van2370
    Distance
    12.09mi
    Elevation +
    6365f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofSamariá - Agía Rouméli Photo ofSamariá - Agía Rouméli Photo ofSamariá - Agía Rouméli

    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...

  • From Malaxa to the antennas.

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    near Maláxa, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    goartandkitchen
    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    492f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofFrom Malaxa to the antennas. Photo ofFrom Malaxa to the antennas. Photo ofFrom Malaxa to the antennas.

    The trail up to the hill is very easy, for the trail down it's better to wear ling trousers and closed shoes or go back from the way you came.

  • Nida - Timios Stavros - Ideon Antron - Nida

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    near Kamáres, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    T_Kon
    with Ilianasar
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    4567f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofNida - Timios Stavros - Ideon Antron - Nida Photo ofNida - Timios Stavros - Ideon Antron - Nida Photo ofNida - Timios Stavros - Ideon Antron - Nida

    Real walking time between 7,5 - 8,5 hours (3,5h - 4h to go up, same duration to return) The trail starts from Nida which is located about 35 minutes from Anogia by car. The terrain is rocky and tiring (If one is not us...

  • Omalos - Sougia

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    near Pentarianá, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    dschieses
    Distance
    12.87mi
    Elevation +
    2119f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofOmalos - Sougia Photo ofOmalos - Sougia Photo ofOmalos - Sougia

    A beautiful hike with spectacular views I started the hike after a night on the omalos plateau. The owner of Hotel Gigilos gave me a ride in his pick-up truck to the beginning of the road up the mountain. It's approxi...

  • Roza gorge

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    near Ano Kera, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Monik O
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 3.67
    Photo ofRoza gorge Photo ofRoza gorge Photo ofRoza gorge

    Impressive ROZA GORGE is located on the western slopes of Mount Dikti between Gonies traditional village and famous Kera monastery. The canyon is a side branch of lush Ambelos gorge with stunning views on awesome geologi...

    Up until the top the trail was well marked. From there until connecting to the road down was not marked at all.
    Avi Benemanuel

  • Samaria Gorge

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    near Samariá, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    rcanal
    Distance
    9.54mi
    Elevation +
    2356f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofSamaria Gorge Photo ofSamaria Gorge Photo ofSamaria Gorge

    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

  • Péfkos

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    near Péfkos, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    LouisaKriti
    Distance
    3.88mi
    Elevation +
    472f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofPéfkos Photo ofPéfkos Photo ofPéfkos

    A round walk below Péfkos, through olive yards, forest (pine/πεφκο), a small valley and through the village of Agios Vassilios (Άγιος Βασίλειος). Beautiful views to the Libyan Sea, Dikti and Asterousia mountains. Start a...

  • Vrisses circular village walk

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    near Vrýses, Crete (Greece)
    Author
    Lena Gustafsson Sweden
    Distance
    8.80mi
    Elevation +
    1060f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofVrisses circular village walk Photo ofVrisses circular village walk Photo ofVrisses circular village walk

    This is a very pleasant walk in a nice landscape in the foothills of White Mountains. In December there was snow on the mountain tops and the sky was crystal clear. Paved roads except between Dzidzifes and Vafes where th...

    This track is still up to date. Nice and easy hike. The path from Tzitzifes to Bafes is not visible on Osmand app do one...
    Gerard de Nooy

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