The Lissos Gorge begins just after the small port west of Sougia. A few bottlenecks and large boulders have to be circumnavigated, but overall the path is easy to walk on. The route follows the long-distance hiking trail E4. If you want to continue to the Kanoundi high plateau, you must not miss the turnoff. An old mule track zigzags up the left side of the gorge to the plain.

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This path through the gorge is very beautiful in both directions and not difficult to walk.

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1. Kandouni Plateau – Gorge of Lissos loop from Paleochora

26.7km

08:11

840m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lissos Beach – Kandouni Plateau loop from Sougia

10.6km

03:29

480m

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

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3. Kandouni Plateau – Gorge of Lissos loop from Paleochora

26.2km

07:20

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 1.26 km

Downhill 120 m

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Monday 26 January

11°C

5°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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