The Best Trails in Kritsá, Crete (Greece)

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  • Kritsá gorge

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    Cretan Walker
    with Achilles2
    Distance
    4.08mi
    Elevation +
    879f
    TrailRank
    70
    Photo ofKritsá gorge Photo ofKritsá gorge Photo ofKritsá gorge

    Fairly moderate walk, decent walking shoes required. Easy to follow in general. The Gorge is an impressive feature of nature that should be walked at a nice easy pace to allow you to enjoy the scenery better. The walk ...

  • Plateau to plateau. Lassithi area

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    Cretan Walker
    with Achilles2 teresa_lloyd_jones Yvonne Payne
    Distance
    18.89mi
    Elevation +
    4295f
    TrailRank
    68| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofPlateau to plateau. Lassithi area Photo ofPlateau to plateau. Lassithi area Photo ofPlateau to plateau. Lassithi area

    High off roading above the Lassithi Plataeu. Starting at the Kritsa Car park and finishing at the Taverna Skapanis, Lassithi Messa

    Fait en quad, très simple, faisable avec un suv ou citadine un peu rehaussé en étant prudent
    theotheo
    With Suzuki Jimny. But need too be careful and go slowly
    eliseo mele

  • Two springs walk

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    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

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  • Kritsa gorge

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    yvesvin
    Distance
    5.26mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofKritsa gorge Photo ofKritsa gorge Photo ofKritsa gorge

    One of the most known gorges in this region. Especially the first part is extraordinary beautiful. The rocks are very colourful and at some place the gorge is only 1,5 meter wide. At a few places, a little bit of easy sc...

  • Walk 11 - Explore Kritsa - Hidden Pastures

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    Yvonne Payne
    Distance
    5.15mi
    Elevation +
    591f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofWalk 11 - Explore Kritsa - Hidden Pastures Photo ofWalk 11 - Explore Kritsa - Hidden Pastures Photo ofWalk 11 - Explore Kritsa - Hidden Pastures

    A walk on asphalt roads and gravel tracks through the olive groves. Some uphill stretches but not excessive. On reaching the hidden pasture the path continues down so you can explore further if you wish. Please return by...

  • Walk 12 - Explore Kritsa - Kritsa Gorge circular walk

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    Yvonne Payne
    Distance
    2.36mi
    Elevation +
    512f
    TrailRank
    39| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofWalk 12 - Explore Kritsa - Kritsa Gorge circular walk Photo ofWalk 12 - Explore Kritsa - Kritsa Gorge circular walk Photo ofWalk 12 - Explore Kritsa - Kritsa Gorge circular walk

    This circular walk takes in the lower part of the Kritsa Gorge. The walk is over rough cobbled tracks and boulders in the gorge bed. You need confidence and agility to use metal hand grabs in a couple of tricky places. ...

    Good description
    jan VE

  • Walk 15 - Explore Kritsa -Voina Spring

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    Yvonne Payne
    Distance
    7.81mi
    Elevation +
    1342f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofWalk 15 - Explore Kritsa -Voina Spring Photo ofWalk 15 - Explore Kritsa -Voina Spring Photo ofWalk 15 - Explore Kritsa -Voina Spring

    A walk along bulldozed paths through rugged terrain. There are several good points to retrace steps so no one needs walk further than is comfortable. The last part of the walk is on an exposed mountainside so it increase...

  • T6. Gorge of Kritsa (Chavgas)

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    Agios Nikolaos Crete
    Distance
    3.49mi
    Elevation +
    810f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofT6. Gorge of Kritsa (Chavgas) Photo ofT6. Gorge of Kritsa (Chavgas) Photo ofT6. Gorge of Kritsa (Chavgas)

    Kritsa is one of the most important villages of Crete with a rich history. Walking through the village, we stumble upon the churches of Panagia Odigitria and Afentis Christos, as well as upon two museums. Upon exiting...

  • Minoan herd path to Katharo

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    Just me and the dog
    Distance
    11.00mi
    Elevation +
    2211f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMinoan herd path to Katharo Photo ofMinoan herd path to Katharo Photo ofMinoan herd path to Katharo

    Follow the black and yellow marked Minoan herd path up to Katharo (7,5 km) where there are several nice Tavernas. Then follow the asphalt road back to the car about 10 km). It’s a bit over 2 hours each way.

  • Kritsá gorge

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    Amr W
    Distance
    3.86mi
    Elevation +
    420f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofKritsá gorge Photo ofKritsá gorge Photo ofKritsá gorge

    Did the hike in reverse so as to avoid the noon sun. Easy hike for a non-hiker in their 20s, did it with sneakers. Would be better if I had hiking boots but still doable.

  • Kritsa to Kastelli, Crete, along the E4

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    Two C's
    Distance
    34.00mi
    Elevation +
    8071f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKritsa to Kastelli, Crete, along the E4 Photo ofKritsa to Kastelli, Crete, along the E4 Photo ofKritsa to Kastelli, Crete, along the E4

    About 47 km, 4 day backpack. Kritsa - Avdeliakos - Selakano - Mt Dikti - Ay Georgios - Kastamonitsa - Kastelli on a mix of quiet roads (paved and dirt), Minoan and Venetian paths, and some bushwacking before Selakano - t...

  • T8. Minoan Path of Katharo Plateau

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    Agios Nikolaos Crete
    Distance
    6.10mi
    Elevation +
    1516f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofT8. Minoan Path of Katharo Plateau

    The route starts with an ascent on the old path, leading to the Katharo plateau. The cobbled street extends to Astividopo, and the trail continues to Damakas. The return is through a paved road, with a detour for the ...

  • Φαράγγι της Κριτσάς ή Χαυγάς (κυκλική) - Kritsa Gorge (loop)

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    giannisbam
    with Tsitrona
    Distance
    4.33mi
    Elevation +
    673f
    TrailRank
    86| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofΦαράγγι της Κριτσάς ή Χαυγάς (κυκλική) - Kritsa Gorge (loop) Photo ofΦαράγγι της Κριτσάς ή Χαυγάς (κυκλική) - Kritsa Gorge (loop) Photo ofΦαράγγι της Κριτσάς ή Χαυγάς (κυκλική) - Kritsa Gorge (loop)

    Το Φαράγγι της Κριτσάς ή Χαυγάς ξεκινάει από το γραφικό χωριό της Κριτσάς, 9.5χλμ νοτιοδυτικά του Αγίου Νικολάου και καταλήγει στο χωριό Τάπες, μετά από περίπου 10χλμ πεζοπορίας. Είναι εύκολα προσβάσιμο με ελάχιστα σημεί...

    Great trail to follow, we only ‘missed’ the split to return (we were at the gate to tapes).
    sergebontemps
    Υπέροχο!!!
    Tsitrona

  • Kritsa orange grove

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    Yvonne Payne
    Distance
    2.12mi
    Elevation +
    246f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofKritsa orange grove Photo ofKritsa orange grove Photo ofKritsa orange grove

    Walk via Panagia Kera on clear agricultural tracks. Two uphill stretches. Seasonal refreshments at Panagia Kera and all year in Kritsa.

  • Kritsa tapes kritsa gorge and dirt paths retour

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    s1ep
    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    892f
    TrailRank
    19

    A very nice walk for half a day. easy to find and without real difficulties. short description; you just follow the gorge, a -in the summer- dry river. during this part of the walk you find many fences which can be opene...

  • Kreta : wandeling 47 : Kritsakloof

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    stephan.christel
    Distance
    4.03mi
    Elevation +
    761f
    TrailRank
    76| Rating 4.84
    Photo ofKreta : wandeling 47 : Kritsakloof Photo ofKreta : wandeling 47 : Kritsakloof Photo ofKreta : wandeling 47 : Kritsakloof

    Kritsakloof lange versie omgekeerd. Wandeling 47 uit de Rothergids. Soms een beetje moeilijk te vinden, weg naar de kloof.

    Seul la première partie est intéressante, suivez la bifurcation pour le raccourci.
    simon.jean.pol
    Πολύ ωραίο φυσικό τοπίο. Το φαράγγι είναι γενικά βατό και εύκολο να το περπατήσεις, ενώ σε δύο δύσκολα σημεία υπάρχουν λ...
    gpaximad

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