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.

Translated by

•

Natascha

October 16, 2018

Hiking

From the top you have in good weather a traumatic view.

Translated by

•

Andreas

December 20, 2023

Hiking

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, the many transmission masts again spoil the overall impression. And since you can drive almost up to the top by car, you are rarely alone here.

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Juktas Summit

4.6

(78)

284

hikers

1. View of Archanes loop from Archanes Municipal Unit

9.12km

03:10

470m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(43)

155

hikers

2. View of Archanes loop from Vasilies

7.64km

02:45

450m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.3

(7)

hikers

3. View over Archanes – View of Archanes loop from Community of Epano Archane

10.1km

03:12

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 840 m

Weather

Thursday 12 March

16°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου, Greece

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Afendis Christos Church on Mount Giouchtas

Path to the Fourni Necropolis

Anemospilia Minoan Temple Ruins

Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare)

Old Stone House Ruins in Kounavoi

Heraklion Mole Murals and Mermaid Sculpture

Agia Irini Chapel

Heraklion Marina

Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis

Griffon Vulture Observation Point – Mount Juktas

Olive Grove Trail in Archanes-Yuchtas Conservation Area

View of Archanes

Juktas Summit

1. View of Archanes loop from Archanes Municipal Unit

2. View of Archanes loop from Vasilies

3. View over Archanes – View of Archanes loop from Community of Epano Archane

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️