The Best Mountain Bike Trails in Crete (Greece)

Agios Sabbas - Kapetaniana - Kofinas - Tres Ekklisies

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near Vasilikí, Crete (Greece)

Alberto Pedrotti

Distance: 27.72mi
Elevation +: 5394f
TrailRank: 62

Photo ofAgios Sabbas - Kapetaniana - Kofinas - Tres Ekklisies

The present track, short but not that easy, encloses some of the best unpaved roads of the Asterousia. It is based on what I cycled on 25-08-2014, when I moved from the tavern of Agesilaos, little above the Tripiti gorge...

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Odigitria - Cape Lithino

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near Lístaros, Crete (Greece)

Alberto Pedrotti

Distance: 9.74mi
Elevation +: 1312f
TrailRank: 61

The knowledge of the Asterousia is, of course, not complete without a visit to Cape Lithino. The tour is short, but very dense with important discoveries. The most worthy places are generally marked by the presence of a ...

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Paleochora to Elafonisi

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near Palaióchora, Crete (Greece)

Werko

Distance: 20.83mi
Elevation +: 2139f
TrailRank: 40

Bike trail in Southern Crete. First 19 km up to Sklavopoula are paved asphalt - from there it is a bumpy unpaved track (!note: some travel guides name this a paved road - no way!) down to Elafonisi. Elafonisi itsself is...

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Green Gavdos: Ag. Ioannis - Kastri - Faros - Ampelos - Fragediana

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near Metóchia, Crete (Greece)

kernpanik

Distance: 10.45mi
Elevation +: 1293f
TrailRank: 39| 5.0

Photo ofGreen Gavdos: Ag. Ioannis - Kastri - Faros - Ampelos - Fragediana

This is a roundtrip on Gavdos island, starting near Agios Ioannis Beach and leading you to the lighthouse and a beautiful green forest area in the center of the island. Technical skills: Medium. About 50% of the tour ...

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Ierápetra - Thripti - Oreino - Analipsi

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 26.79mi
Elevation +: 4354f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofIerápetra - Thripti - Oreino - Analipsi

This is basically reaching the end point, the beach of Analipsi, riding inland rather than along the sea, with a high point of circa 1000 m between Thripti and Oreino. The landscape is really gorgeous for those who like ...

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Circling above Meseleroi

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 19.35mi
Elevation +: 2431f
TrailRank: 36

Starting from Ierapetra, the asphalt road goes up above Meseleroi. The asphalt road must be then left turning right near a little church and the dirt road then begins with a panoramic view of the village below and of the...

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circular trail around Ha canyon

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 27.17mi
Elevation +: 3940f
TrailRank: 36| 4.67

This is a variation of a former MTB trail, but steeper. It starts from Ierapetra on the main road leading to Agios Nicholaos and leaves it turning right (at the level of Monastiriki) in the direction of Kavousi on a smal...

I rode the track on may 27th 2020; First 13km asfalt road (of which 11km main road); then 3km gravel road; from 16 to 1...

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From Kavousi to Diaskari beach through Valley of Dead Tourist

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near Xerómpela, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 18.69mi
Elevation +: 2746f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofFrom Kavousi to Diaskari beach through Valley of Dead Tourist

This is a journey that revealed easier than anticipated, mainly because I did the difficult part early, i.e. before heat strikes (I passed the main col before noon). Starting from Kavousi on a dirt road from place to pl...

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Cercling west of Ierápetra

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 26.42mi
Elevation +: 3481f
TrailRank: 34

A bicycle road trip starting from Ierapetra and going up along the sweat water lake (rather dry these days), to Kalamafka village and a bit later to the 2 seas observatory (circa 500 m heigth). This gives a good sight o...

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Agios Mironas -Rizinia - Vathia

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near Agios Myronas, Crete (Greece)

www.cyclingcreta.gr

Distance: 16.67mi
Elevation +: 2073f
TrailRank: 33

This mountain bike route starts from Agios Mironas village, one of the most historic villages of Crete. Its characteristic feature is the old school clock, which is distinguished from the entire province of Malevizi. se...

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Gavdos: Cape Tripiti

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near Metóchia, Crete (Greece)

kernpanik

Distance: 17.59mi
Elevation +: 2274f
TrailRank: 33| 4.84

Tour on Gavdos Island to Cape Tripiti, the southernmost point of Europe. Technical skills: Medium to hard. About 50% of the tour are on forest tracks, 25% on paved roads and 25% on single trails. The tracks are mainta...

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RenèAmaldo

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Ierapetra Heart

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 21.96mi
Elevation +: 2598f
TrailRank: 32

This is one of my favourite trail. The ground is a bit rough (rocks, stones, gravel,...) and the difficulty resides in the ascent (on roads). For the record, the path wont be found in any guide: I wanted to go on the oth...

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Thripti from north (on garmin)

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 28.68mi
Elevation +: 4613f
TrailRank: 32

Circling around Ha gorges, starting the ascent from Kavousi and turning right at Panagia to reach Tsamantis before Thripti. The dirt road is in relatively good shape and can be followed by a 4 wheel vehicle (otherwise yo...

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From above Kato Sími to Mirtos

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near Áno Sími, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 15.00mi
Elevation +: 919f
TrailRank: 32

This journey begins at circa 1200 m elevation, and highest point reached on the col is 1326m (according to gps) which means that most of it is descent, therefore the "easy" label. However, be aware that you would better ...

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Ierápetra north circular trip (30 km)

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 18.30mi
Elevation +: 2503f
TrailRank: 30| 5.0

Photo ofIerápetra north circular trip (30 km)

Most part of the ascent is on asphalt road, starting from Ierapetra up to the small village of Meseleroi. The way up (around 10 km) progressively reveals a panoramic view of the south coast, turning right circa 1km after...

Nice trip, terrific views. Recommended !

Hugo Bär

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From Ierápetra to Agia Fotia Beach through mountains

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 16.35mi
Elevation +: 2457f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofFrom Ierápetra to Agia Fotia Beach through mountains

This is a nice MTB track that does not require reaching high altitude and is therefore relatively easy to perform although the ascending path contains steep segments. Starting from Ierapetra, the main road leads to Kato...

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Kalamáfka - Mírtos

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near Kalamáfka, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 21.14mi
Elevation +: 2697f
TrailRank: 30

Starting from a point named "2 seas observatory" in direction of Kalamafka, there is a dirt road leading to higher altitudes. The ascent from there is manageable (not too steep) and leads to an ever ascending path until...

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GERANI [Chania] - BALOS - MTB bike route

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near Ímeri Gramvoúsa, Crete (Greece)

Unlimited Sport 2.0

Distance: 27.69mi
Elevation +: 1608f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofGERANI [Chania] - BALOS - MTB bike route

From GERANI Silver Beach hotel , we rent bike in near by rental and go [CHANIA] - bike route to BALOS - MTB 42 km one way, when you are near by, must left your bike and go down on rock stairs without bike, must lock ...

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Iraklion - Gioychtas (Timios Stavros)

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near Fortétsa, Crete (Greece)

Psillos

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Distance: 22.93mi
Elevation +: 2851f
TrailRank: 28

Photo ofIraklion - Gioychtas (Timios Stavros)

This trail is close to the city of Iraklion mainly asphalt until you reach near the mountain. There you will a quite rough terrain until you reach the main road to reach the top.

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Ierápetra-Meseleroi circular

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 17.99mi
Elevation +: 2441f
TrailRank: 27

The trip is divided in two parts: ascent on the road up to Meseleroi, and return down through mountainous area on dirt roads. The first part stretches over 10km of ascent with very little shade opportunity. It passes ...

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Above Ierápetra

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near Ierápetra, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 20.33mi
Elevation +: 2533f
TrailRank: 27

Circling above Ierapetra and up to the big antennas, then continue towards Kato Khorio and back through main road

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From Mírtos to Mírtos

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near Mírtos, Crete (Greece)

zorbeck

Distance: 14.04mi
Elevation +: 1759f
TrailRank: 26

Although this does not appear as such on the adjacent hints, this was a round trip along the south coast, riding west first, and then coming back higher. Starting from Mirtos along the sea, the terrain is nearly flat ...

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Ágioi Apóstoloi

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near Ágioi Apóstoloi, Crete (Greece)

Rianne Wijnands

Distance: 11.78mi
Elevation +: 1276f
TrailRank: 26

Short cut because of a fence that could not be openend. And also because I was tired. Great route with magnificant views and good to keep some speed!

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ANOGEIA-KROUSONAS-EDEM

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near Metókhi, Crete (Greece)

grshindig

Distance: 27.89mi
Elevation +: 2602f
TrailRank: 24

Bicycle route Starts from Anwgeia and follows the road for 15km until the church Ag. Mamas. Then you walk for 2 km and then again some downhill in dirt road.Until you walk again for 5km to Vromonero when you start the...

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