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The Best Walking Trails in Crete (Greece)

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Photo of Asi Gonia Loop Photo of Walk 5 - Explore Kritsa - A novel view Photo of Sitia Staircases
  • Asi Gonia Loop

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    near Asigonía, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    4.24mi
    Elevation +
    682f
    TrailRank
    65
    Photo ofAsi Gonia Loop Photo ofAsi Gonia Loop Photo ofAsi Gonia Loop

    Circular walk around the valley of Asi Gonia village. Took us 1 hour 45 minutes excluding breaks. Some on small roads, and some on tracks. Beautiful views.

  • Sitia Staircases

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    near Sitia, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    2.54mi
    Elevation +
    561f
    TrailRank
    57| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofSitia Staircases Photo ofSitia Staircases Photo ofSitia Staircases

    Sitia has a lot of staircases, if I counted right there are nearly 50. This walk covers the ones I found between the town central square and the Venetian Fort. It is an easy walk, as long as you don't mind going up and d...

    Leuke route, ingewikkeld samengesteld. Hebben sommige nummers niet gevonden, moed opgegeven. Muur is ondertussen niet me...
    Mieke Yde
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  • Kroustas village double loop walk

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    near Kroústas, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    1.92mi
    Elevation +
    157f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofKroustas village double loop walk Photo ofKroustas village double loop walk Photo ofKroustas village double loop walk

    A walk inspired by fellow walker Yvonne Payne (Explore Kritsa walk 4) (Ignore the height difference of 320 meters in the first 300 meters. This is incorrect the road is flat with no incline, don't let it put you off.) ...

  • Faistos or Phaistos

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    near Ágios Ioánnis Pyrgiotíssis, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    0.55mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofFaistos or Phaistos Photo ofFaistos or Phaistos Photo ofFaistos or Phaistos

    Phaistos, or more correctly the Minoan Palace of Phaistos, is located in the Messara Plain in south-central Crete about km from Matala. Phaistos is "Φαιστός" in Greek and you may find it also written as Phaestos, Faistos...

  • near Kritsá, Crete (Greece)
    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...

  • near Kopráki, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.73mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    40
    Photo ofWalk 14 - Explore Kritsa - Katharo picnic walk Photo ofWalk 14 - Explore Kritsa - Katharo picnic walk Photo ofWalk 14 - Explore Kritsa - Katharo picnic walk

    A walk across the plateau from church to church on wide, easy walking agricultural tracks. If the final steep uphill ascent to the second church is too taxing there is a lovely flat area to rest just before the path rise...

  • near Kavoúsi, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    2382f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLasssithi - Hike from Kavousi to Kastro Photo ofLasssithi - Hike from Kavousi to Kastro Photo ofLasssithi - Hike from Kavousi to Kastro

    A combination of concrete road and mountain tracks. Some parts are very steep. This walk feels longer due to the terrain. Good fun and great views.

  • near Kritsá, Crete (Greece)
    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
  • Brahmia reservoir

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    near Metóchi Petroúnia, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.10mi
    Elevation +
    256f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofBrahmia reservoir Photo ofBrahmia reservoir Photo ofBrahmia reservoir

    The artificial lake of Brahmia was built in 1986 to meet the water requirements of the 30,000 plus greenhouses around Irapetra. It is located 5Km north-west of the town and covers an area of 1050 acres with the capacity...

  • Elounda salt pans and Peninsula

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    near Eloúnda, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    3.76mi
    Elevation +
    95f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofElounda salt pans and Peninsula Photo ofElounda salt pans and Peninsula Photo ofElounda salt pans and Peninsula

    Easy walk around the old salt pans and along the peninsular taking in the mosaic at the Basillica church and following the shoreline and returning back along the road back to the start

  • Georgioupolis - Lake Kourna circuit

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    near Yeoryioúpolis, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    7.57mi
    Elevation +
    259f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofGeorgioupolis - Lake Kourna circuit Photo ofGeorgioupolis - Lake Kourna circuit Photo ofGeorgioupolis - Lake Kourna circuit

    This easy walk to the lake starts with a stroll along the beach then crosses under the National Road. Shortly after you will head up what seems to be a private drive to an unoccupied house but keep going and soon it join...

  • Kroustas forest

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    near Theológos, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    2.81mi
    Elevation +
    646f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofKroustas forest Photo ofKroustas forest Photo ofKroustas forest

    Kroustas forest makes a wonderful walk. The terrain is often rugged with steep uphill stretches. Good shade in many places. In open parts of the walk there are far reaching views. Great for anytime except mid summer.

    Prachtige route, ook makkelijk te volgens met de lokale route-aanduiding (verfstippen en bordjes)
    Leo Van Breukelen
  • Agia Marina, Crete

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    near Agía Marína, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    5.40mi
    Elevation +
    735f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofAgia Marina, Crete Photo ofAgia Marina, Crete Photo ofAgia Marina, Crete

    I've marked this as Moderate difficulty only because the climb up the first half is a bit strenuous in the heat, but the whole thing is paved so it's easy in that respect.

  • Lassithi - Mount Oxa from Limnes

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    near Límnes, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    9.39mi
    Elevation +
    1519f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLassithi - Mount Oxa from Limnes Photo ofLassithi - Mount Oxa from Limnes Photo ofLassithi - Mount Oxa from Limnes

    Clear paths through wonderful countryside then steep uphill to Mount Oxa. At the top is a church that makes a great picnic spot. Caution - if you go through the gate to explore the Minoan ruins follow blue markers and no...

  • near Potamída, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    0.49mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofKomolithi by Potamida (a stop for you itinerary) Photo ofKomolithi by Potamida (a stop for you itinerary) Photo ofKomolithi by Potamida (a stop for you itinerary)

    This not a real trail, it's only a suggestion for a stop in that area and have a look at these nature beauties. Komolithi or Sand Dunes is a geological phenomenon in the west side of Crete, about 35 km away from Chania ...

  • Sitia Two Valley Walk

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    near Anemomylia, Crete (Greece)
    Distance
    6.63mi
    Elevation +
    1093f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSitia Two Valley Walk Photo ofSitia Two Valley Walk Photo ofSitia Two Valley Walk

    Walk up from Anemomylia and down into the Sklavediako valley. Back up the opposite side to a stunning panorama from the church of Agion Ioakim and Anna. Walk along a high trail then down into the valley of the church of ...

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