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The Best Running Trails in Crete (Greece)

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Photo of Monasterio de Gouvernetos - Παναγία Αρκουδιώτισσα - Cave of the Hermit John - Stavros Photo of Platanias, Chania, Crete Photo of Paleohora kissamos marathon run
  • Platanias, Chania, Crete

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    near Plataniás, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.66mi
    Elevation +
    994f
    TrailRank
    54| Rating 3.78
    Photo ofPlatanias, Chania, Crete Photo ofPlatanias, Chania, Crete Photo ofPlatanias, Chania, Crete

    Over the mountain - out through the valley. This route can be run, hiked or mountain biked, whatever you fancy. Make your choice: An easy start up through the river valley or a rough start up the steep slopes of the ol...

    Nic easy trail
    Alexchmays
    My first hike last year using Wiciloc. This hike was amazing! I started from Agia Marina and with the steep part in the ...
    renata.farkas.budapest
    Did a slight variation of this (from a different hotel). Not recommended in summer at noon... Repeated it at 6:30 am and...
    KlaasW
  • Paleohora kissamos marathon run

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    near Palaióchora, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    26.23mi
    Elevation +
    3576f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofPaleohora kissamos marathon run Photo ofPaleohora kissamos marathon run Photo ofPaleohora kissamos marathon run

    Α coast to coast marathon run through the mountainous inland of chania. Mainly the run was next to hondriano river (which estuary at the south coast) until the 17th km more or less. After that the path is on a mounatin...

  • Matala Hippie Village, Crete

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    near Mátala, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    4.68mi
    Elevation +
    377f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMatala Hippie Village, Crete Photo ofMatala Hippie Village, Crete Photo ofMatala Hippie Village, Crete

    Matala is settled at the centre of the southern coast of the island of Crete. It used to be the port of the Minoan city of Festos 3,500 years ago but became very popular during the sixties when it was discovered by the y...

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  • Plataniás - Patellári

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    near Plataniás, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.49mi
    Elevation +
    614f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPlataniás - Patellári Photo ofPlataniás - Patellári Photo ofPlataniás - Patellári

    5 miles up mountain - difficult climb at beginning, two goat gates (open/close behind you at top). Breathtaking views, go early it gets hot!

  • Rethymno, Crete, 10 KM city trail

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    near Rethymno, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    6.21mi
    Elevation +
    148f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofRethymno, Crete, 10 KM city trail Photo ofRethymno, Crete, 10 KM city trail Photo ofRethymno, Crete, 10 KM city trail

    Explore the beauties and the history of Rethymno while running. The Cosi 3rd largest city of the island of Crete will pleasantly surprise you!

  • Koutouloufari - Limenas Hersonissou

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    near Koutouloufári, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    4.81mi
    Elevation +
    423f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofKoutouloufari - Limenas Hersonissou Photo ofKoutouloufari - Limenas Hersonissou Photo ofKoutouloufari - Limenas Hersonissou

    Koutouloufari - Limenas Hersonissou The weather was burning hot, by the end of a run my water bottle was almost melting. Beautiful and breathtaking views, the parts where you have to go up are quite hard, so if you run, ...

  • Sfakia vertical run

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    near Loutro, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    2.96mi
    Elevation +
    2116f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSfakia vertical run Photo ofSfakia vertical run Photo ofSfakia vertical run

    The route of the sfakia vertical run (race happening usually around 20th of october ) .Starting from the ferry boat ,running 200m at loutro port and then taking the uphill trail for agia ekaterini.There, you ring the chu...

  • From Euphoria to Cadet Memorial

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    near Skoutelonas, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    6.50mi
    Elevation +
    440f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFrom Euphoria to Cadet Memorial Photo ofFrom Euphoria to Cadet Memorial Photo ofFrom Euphoria to Cadet Memorial

    Start from a hotel Euphoria. Go near a port and Monastyr. The last north part is difficult - up to the hill to the memorial. Go back almost the same route.

  • Sfakia - South Creta, Greece

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    near Chóra Sfakíon, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    8.86mi
    Elevation +
    2211f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofSfakia - South Creta, Greece Photo ofSfakia - South Creta, Greece Photo ofSfakia - South Creta, Greece

    Try a ride at the edge of Europe. Sfakia and the wild but beautiful character of the surrounding nature is a top destination to explore in Crete & Greece.

  • near Kapsalianá, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    6.78mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofKapsaliana village to Arkadi monastery and back Photo ofKapsaliana village to Arkadi monastery and back Photo ofKapsaliana village to Arkadi monastery and back

    A route from Kapsaliana village to the Arkadi monastery and back. The uphill way to the Arkadi monastery goes via a dirt roads, while the downhill way back to Kapsaliana village goes via the paved road. At two places I f...

  • azogyres anidri back

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    near Azogyrés, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.28mi
    Elevation +
    1004f
    TrailRank
    19

    Look out for the easy misleading section to the left on the return route. Should go further right and continue but easily found by crossing small ploughed section.

  • Sfakia - Loutro - Finikas

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    near Chóra Sfakíon, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    6.72mi
    Elevation +
    1522f
    TrailRank
    16

    Trail from Chóra Sfakíon to Sweet Water Beach passing through: - Γλυκά νερά (1.3 km) - Timios Stauros (1.8 km)

  • HERAKLION CITY TRAIL 10 KM NEW

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    near Bendevís, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    6.16mi
    Elevation +
    223f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofHERAKLION CITY TRAIL 10 KM NEW Photo ofHERAKLION CITY TRAIL 10 KM NEW Photo ofHERAKLION CITY TRAIL 10 KM NEW

    1ος ΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΕΝΕΤΙΚΩΝ ΤΕΙΧΩΝ & ΠΥΛΩΝ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ HERAKLION CITY TRAIL Κυριακή 31 Ιανουαρίου 2016 ώρα 10:00 Αφετηρία Πλατεία Λιονταριών – Τερματισμός Πάρκο Γεωργιάδη Mία ιστορική διαδρομή-αναδρομή στο παρελθόν. Ελά...

  • Plataniás

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    near Plataniás, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    3.73mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofPlataniás Photo ofPlataniás Photo ofPlataniás

    Flott tur mellom appelsin- og oliventrær. Mange forskjellige veier og velge mellom om du vil gjøre løypen lengre eller kortere.

  • near Bendevís, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    6.29mi
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofHERAKLION CITY TRAIL 10 KM OLD ROUTE Photo ofHERAKLION CITY TRAIL 10 KM OLD ROUTE Photo ofHERAKLION CITY TRAIL 10 KM OLD ROUTE

    1ος ΔΡΟΜΟΣ ΕΝΕΤΙΚΩΝ ΤΕΙΧΩΝ & ΠΥΛΩΝ ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΟΥ HERAKLION CITY TRAIL Κυριακή 31 Ιανουαρίου 2016 ώρα 10:00 Αφετηρία Πλατεία Λιονταριών – Τερματισμός Πάρκο Γεωργιάδη Mία ιστορική διαδρομή-αναδρομή στο παρελθόν. Ελά...

  • Samaria gorge

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    near Agía Rouméli, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    13.17mi
    Elevation +
    1483f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSamaria gorge Photo ofSamaria gorge Photo ofSamaria gorge

    Nice walk, just one thing: wake up early.

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