The best mountain hikes in the Crete
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Last updated: October 14, 2025
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1. Mygerou Refuge – Start of the Psiloritis Trail loop from Lochria
8.72km
05:23
850m
850m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.7
(9)
33
hikers
2. Junction to Gigilos Summit – Gigilos Peak loop from Agia Roumeli
8.82km
05:07
830m
830m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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24
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3. Lake Votomos – Rouvas Gorge Waterfall loop from Nivritos
11.2km
04:50
630m
630m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
3.8
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37
hikers
4. Samaria Gorge – Samaria Gorge loop from Agia Roumeli
21.8km
07:31
1,140m
1,140m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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15
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5. Mountaineering loop from Lefkogia
7.32km
02:29
210m
210m
Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
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12
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6. Entrance to the Gorge – Rocky Gorge Climbing Section loop from Kritsa
5.64km
01:46
160m
160m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(2)
8
hikers
7. Bridge Over Samaria Gorge loop from Anopoli
15.6km
06:27
890m
890m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.5
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9
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8. Aradena Gorge Bridge – Bridge Over Samaria Gorge loop from Loutro
16.0km
06:16
830m
830m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(1)
7
hikers
9. Entrance to the Gorge – Rocky Gorge Climbing Section loop from Καμάρι
3.53km
01:11
110m
110m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(3)
5
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10. Canyon des Trolls loop from Moundros
10.0km
03:03
280m
280m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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