The Top 11 Mountain Passes in Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου
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Last updated: October 1, 2025
The grain was ground here long ago with these historic windmills. No wonder, because up here it is very windy. Also, the view is just great on both sides of …
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You can do a great circular hike with a view of Matala via Kommos Beach.
My tour: "From Kommos Beach over the cliffs to Matala 🅿️⭕👍"
My tour: "From Kommos Beach over the cliffs to Matala 🅿️⭕👍"
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well-developed route with very good road surface ...
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On great, initially well-developed, but generally manageable roads in good condition, it goes from the sea to the Lasithi Plateau.
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From Agia Galini 200 hm high and back down towards Tymbaki. Above, beautiful views of the sea and Agia Galini.
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Looking down into the valley from up here is really beautiful. Come on, take 3 minutes!
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The average altitude of Asteroussia is not really impressive (<1250m), but access is quite difficult because the terrain is very rugged, with many ravines. Asterousia's main features are the warm …
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On clear days, the almost 30 km as the crow flies are no problem, the view is wonderful. Kofinas, the highest mountain in the Asterousias Mountains, is clearly visible.
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Beautiful climb with great views over the valley to the sea.
Slow down the descent !!!
Is partly very steep and provided with potholes and sand.
Slow down the descent !!!
Is partly very steep and provided with potholes and sand.
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From the White Mountains to the Kedros, over the Ida Mountains, the Jukhtas to the Dikti Mountains - simply gigantic! All of Crete's mountains in one photo. THE photos downscaled by Komoot cannot really convey the actual impression. Overwhelming.
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