The Top 20 Peaks in the Crete
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Crete is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
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Last updated: September 26, 2025
Climb to the roof of CRETE, climb the highest mountain, the "Psiloritis" (2456m), climbing just under 5km/900m (category black/difficult). Very few people, just a few nice pilgrims and hikers. During …
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I climbed the "tit", as I like to call it because that's what it looks like from Plakias, from Plakias in the summer of 2019. 21 km and 4 hours …
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The climb to Crete's highest mountain is certainly one of the highlights of a holiday on the island. The shortest and best route starts at the Mygero Refuge (an investment …
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The small church stands on the Afendis Cristos, the middle peak of Giouchta. To reach via a steep path from Archanes or by car on a dirt road. The tiny …
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We ascended from Archanes. Immediately after this great fortified path it becomes adventurous and climbing again. Also for the descent firm, ankle-high shoes are highly recommended, which is often missing in the light holiday baggage, as with us.
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The Afendis Christos (second highest peak on the Juchtas) with the church of the same name is a nice excursion destination. The view over half of Crete is impressive. Unfortunately, …
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The Dikti (Greek Δίκτη) is one of the highest mountains on the Greek island of Crete with a height of 2148 meters. It is the highest point of the Dikti …
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Very nice view of both the sea and the Lassithi plain with the surrounding mountains. Old Minoan settlement just below the summit.
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On the roof of Crete you have a sensational all-round view of the region
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The GIGILOS is located on the western side of the famous SAMARIA GORGE and dominates the landscape around the OMALOS PLATEAU with its impressive summit of 2080 meters. The path …
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