Towards Mount Spathi, the highest peak in the Dikti Mountains, in southern Crete
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.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 13.58 km -
Average duration: 6h 20 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 872 m -
Descent: - 880 m -
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Highest point: 1,811 m -
Lowest point: 931 m
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Country:
Greece
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Start/End: N 35.093234° / E 25.542892° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 939 m - Selakano
- 1 : km 6.64 - alt. 1,808 m - Rocks with sea view before the fork towards Spathi
- 2 : km 8.54 - alt. 1,616 m - Shepherd's hut
- S/E : km 13.58 - alt. 931 m - Selakano
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