Circular route from Krasi
A hike in the Cretan mountains. No major difficulties apart from the fact that the trail markings can be difficult to follow in places. You’ll need to keep your eyes peeled. There’s a bit of an elevation gain, but it’s manageable; the path is sometimes very stony and difficult to walk on. You’ll need sturdy footwear. You’ll cross a large meadow with numerous goats roaming freely. A word of warning for the squeamish: you may come across dead goats along the way.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.03 mi -
Average duration: 5h 25 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,484 ft -
Descent: - 2,480 ft -
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Highest point: 3,691 ft -
Lowest point: 1,969 ft
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Country:
Greece
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Start/End: N 35.233422° / E 25.466888° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,969 ft - Krasi
- 1 : mi 1.11 - alt. 2,933 ft - Crossroads
- 2 : mi 4.2 - alt. 3,691 ft - Pass
- S/E : mi 7.03 - alt. 1,969 ft - Krasi
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Towards Mount Spathi, the highest peak in the Dikti Mountains, in southern Crete
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+2,861 ft
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The hike is difficult and arduous over scree, with route markings that are very difficult to read: the cairns are too low, and the yellow markings (e4) are insufficient in some areas. You need to follow a map continuously.Very beautiful, contrasting landscape, sea visible in the distance after 1½ hours, superb long-haired goats.We did not climb the final section to Mount Spathi due to lack of time as it was getting dark at the end of October.Round trip hike.
Krista Gorges
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A lovely, fairly easy walk through a gorge. The views are superb and the path is well signposted. The elevation gain isn’t very significant, and the hardest part is walking through the gorge. The path is very stony (which is to be expected, as you’re in a gorge). Along the way, just like in France, you’ll come across gates that you’ll need to open and, of course, close again (to keep out the goats).
The historic Kroustac Forest
2.96 mi
+725 ft
-751 ft
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Departure from Greece
This is a well-signposted route (green and blue) through the forest. You’ll have the chance to admire large round stone cisterns and enjoy beautiful views of the mountains and the coast.
To get there, in the village of Kroustas, near the school, head towards the Kroustas Forest. After about 4.5 km along a small road, just past a picnic area, there is an information sign. Parking is available at the start of the walk.
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