The best walks and hikes in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου
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Last updated: October 17, 2025
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1. Deep in the canyon – Rouvas Gorge loop from Nivritos
9.57km
04:18
590m
590m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.8
(271)
785
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2. Start of Trail to Mochos – Mochos Village Center loop from Stalida
13.2km
04:09
490m
490m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(175)
548
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3. Matala Rock Formations – View of Matala Bay loop from Kalamaki
4.69km
01:25
150m
150m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(235)
675
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Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(116)
363
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5. Roza Gorge – View into Roza Gorge loop from Gonies
8.79km
03:00
440m
440m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(110)
334
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6. View into Roza Gorge – View of Roze Gorge loop from Epano Kera
6.84km
02:24
370m
370m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(116)
311
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7. View into Roza Gorge – View of Roze Gorge loop from Gonies
8.42km
02:53
440m
420m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(71)
255
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8. View of Archanes loop from Archanes
9.12km
03:10
470m
470m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(52)
223
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9. Lentas Village and Bay – Trachoulas Gorge loop from Lentas
9.72km
02:44
200m
200m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(34)
399
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10. Heraklion Harbor Lighthouse – Heraklion Marina loop from Πόρος
8.20km
02:06
30m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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