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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

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Crete for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

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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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Timios Stavros

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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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Psiloritis

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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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Afendis Christos Church on Mount Giouchtas

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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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Karfi

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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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Stone Path on Mount Juktas

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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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Juktas Summit

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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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Gingilos Peak

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The path is rocky, but well maintained and occasionally marked with E4 poles and trail signs. On the Afchenas saddle, 1,706 m, the E4 and the path to the summit …

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Spathi (Dikti summit, 2,148 m)

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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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Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

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On the roof of Crete you have a sensational all-round view of the region

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Afendis Christos Summit (Psili Korfi), Mount Juchtas

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The mountain is called Juchtas and the peak with the church Afendis Christos. On the Psili Korfi, the highest peak of the Juchtas mountain, you can find the remains of a Minoan mountain sanctuary.

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The Top 20 Peaks in the Crete

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

Timios Stavros

Psiloritis

Afendis Christos Church on Mount Giouchtas

Karfi

Stone Path on Mount Juktas

Juktas Summit

Gingilos Peak

Spathi (Dikti summit, 2,148 m)

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

Afendis Christos Summit (Psili Korfi), Mount Juchtas

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