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  • Sougia-Tripiti (E4)

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    near Soúgia, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.81mi
    Elevation +
    1946f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofSougia-Tripiti (E4) Photo ofSougia-Tripiti (E4) Photo ofSougia-Tripiti (E4)

    Part of the E4 trail. The path is marked with yellow/black strips. I do not recommend to do this walk alone during the hot season because this part is rarely used in summer.

  • Tripiti-Agia Roumeli (E4)

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    near Koustogérako, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    7.49mi
    Elevation +
    2949f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofTripiti-Agia Roumeli (E4) Photo ofTripiti-Agia Roumeli (E4) Photo ofTripiti-Agia Roumeli (E4)

    Part of the E4 trail. The path is marked with yellow/black strips. To be done with great caution, some parts of the trail are clifside. I do not recommend to do this walk alone during the hot season, because this part ...

  • near Kamáres, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    4567f
    TrailRank
    58
    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...

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  • near Rizóskloko, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    0.40mi
    Elevation +
    98f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofSeitan (or Stefanou) Beach on early spring Photo ofSeitan (or Stefanou) Beach on early spring Photo ofSeitan (or Stefanou) Beach on early spring

    After the winter rains and wind the path was strongly damaged so that hands and good shoes were essential (no flip-flop). In summer this popular beach looks quite different. No food snd drinks service are available at ...

  • Roza gorge

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    near Ano Kera, Crete (Greece)
    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)
    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
  • Omalos - Sougia

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    near Pentarianá, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    12.87mi
    Elevation +
    2119f
    TrailRank
    56
    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...

  • Péfkos

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    near Péfkos, Crete (Greece)
    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)
    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
  • Preveli beach

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    near preveli yoga community, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    4.02mi
    Elevation +
    502f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofPreveli beach Photo ofPreveli beach Photo ofPreveli beach

    A walk along the stream to the viewpoint of Preveli beach. We got lost on our way. To find the right way we were crossing the stream twice (km 0.4, km 1.5), had to jump over a fence (km 0.6) and to climb over rocks (k...

  • Palaia Roumata - Vavouledo gorge

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    near Palaiá Roúmata, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    3.02mi
    Elevation +
    390f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofPalaia Roumata - Vavouledo gorge Photo ofPalaia Roumata - Vavouledo gorge Photo ofPalaia Roumata - Vavouledo gorge

    A nice trail through vavouledo gorge, filled with chestnut and plane trees. A small creek passes through.

  • near Arádaina, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    4.37mi
    Elevation +
    1690f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofArádaina Gorge - Marmara Beach/Crete/Greece 🇬🇷 (July 29/2022) Photo ofArádaina Gorge - Marmara Beach/Crete/Greece 🇬🇷 (July 29/2022) Photo ofArádaina Gorge - Marmara Beach/Crete/Greece 🇬🇷 (July 29/2022)

    Day 1 Crossing the Arádaina Gorge from the old Arádaina village to Marmara beach. We followed the normal/common path (not the path with the ladders). It was a bit tiring for Vanessa but after all she managed very well, ...

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    van2370
  • Rouvas Gorge

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    near Áno Zarós, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    7.90mi
    Elevation +
    3675f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofRouvas Gorge Photo ofRouvas Gorge Photo ofRouvas Gorge

    Stunning walk up and down Rouvas Gorge, one of the classic Cretan hikes. Trail conditions vary, and includes quite a bit of navigating through and across boulders on the Canyon floor. There are also extensive sections wi...

  • Volikas Hut to Leivada Plateu

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    near Madharón (Greece)
    Distance
    4.01mi
    Elevation +
    2448f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofVolikas Hut to Leivada Plateu Photo ofVolikas Hut to Leivada Plateu Photo ofVolikas Hut to Leivada Plateu

    Access route to leivada from Volikas Hut. Leivada is the plateu just below Svourichti 2396m, one of the highest peak in Lefka Ori (White Mountains).The route is the classic E4 but the waypoints where taken during the win...

  • Zakros & Azokeramos

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    near Zákros, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    9.01mi
    Elevation +
    1165f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofZakros & Azokeramos Photo ofZakros & Azokeramos Photo ofZakros & Azokeramos

    Hike from Zakros to Water Museum and Zakros Spring. Continue on a short trail up a gorge before turning around and hiking to Klisidi to visit the small church. Next hike through olive groves to Azokeramos. From there ret...

  • near Mílatos, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.46mi
    Elevation +
    1119f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofMílatos - Kastello - Agios Konstantinos - Aspa Photo ofMílatos - Kastello - Agios Konstantinos - Aspa Photo ofMílatos - Kastello - Agios Konstantinos - Aspa

    Circle trail contains one steep section between Agios Konstantios church to reach the scenic path above. The area around Kastello Hill is shepherd's land and the situation varies with the seasons and the little goat path...

  • near Moúntros, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.97mi
    Elevation +
    1509f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 3.5
    Photo ofKollita Gorges Rethimnon, Crete, Greece Photo ofKollita Gorges Rethimnon, Crete, Greece Photo ofKollita Gorges Rethimnon, Crete, Greece

    Great 5hr walking trail through two beautiful gorges full of trees and a lively walking experience!

    This route is no longer accurate, after the second gorge you go right at a y crossing, according to this route, but afte...
    Dollebol
    Beautifull gorges. We were here end april. The water was quite high so we had to cross the stream up to 100 times. It to...
    paul van den berg
  • near Fres, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    7.96mi
    Elevation +
    1125f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofFres - Tzitzifes - Vafes - Nipos - Fres Photo ofFres - Tzitzifes - Vafes - Nipos - Fres Photo ofFres - Tzitzifes - Vafes - Nipos - Fres

    Despite the seemingly roadlike track, this walk is trough very narrow, rarely used roads and off-road tracks. The nature and farmland along the path is pecefull and very beautifull. The track leads trough 4 small cities,...

  • Soúgia to Ancient Lissos

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    near Soúgia, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    1198f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofSoúgia to Ancient Lissos Photo ofSoúgia to Ancient Lissos Photo ofSoúgia to Ancient Lissos

    Stick to the E4 for a good path. For an alternative leave the path at the top of the gorge and head to the coast. Involves thorn bush bashing, vertical scrambles, scree scrambles and coastline boulder hopping. Hiking boo...

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