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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Koulés Fortress of Askifou

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Koulés Fortress of Askifou

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Koulés Fortress of Askifou

Recommended by 14 hikers out of 16

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων, Greece

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1. Koulés Fortress of Askifou – Askifou War Museum loop from Kares Askyfou

6.03km

01:43

140m

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Koulés Fortress of Askifou – Askýfou loop from Amoudari

9.57km

02:37

150m

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

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Verena

October 9, 2020

Turkish Towers Askyfou

Built in response to the Cretan Revolution of 1866

Aguara01

May 31, 2021

Although the Sfakiots keep saying that the area was never ruled by Turks, there is a κουλές (kulés), i.e. an Ottoman castle, in every strategically important place (Askifu, Chora Sfakion, Lutro, Agia Rumeli, etc.) was built in the 2nd half of the 19th century. Unfortunately, these historically and architecturally interesting buildings are completely left to decay.

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Reinhard Diehl

September 16, 2023

The tour is not
to recommend.
The paths are blocked off with metal bars in various directions and you are forced to turn back several times.
Otherwise, the tour mainly consists of asphalted paths and roads.

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Elevation 810 m

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Koulés Fortress of Askifou

1. Koulés Fortress of Askifou – Askifou War Museum loop from Kares Askyfou

2. Koulés Fortress of Askifou – Askýfou loop from Amoudari

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