Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi
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Recommended by 118 out of 120 hikers
Location: Lasithi, Greece
Best Hikes to Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi
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Mountain Path in Crete – Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi loop from Kavousi01:54
5.85km
270m
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Ancient Aqueduct in the Gorge – Functional Aqueduct loop from Kavousi04:30
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Expert4.8
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Olive Groves and Hills of Kavousi – Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi loop from Kavousi07:06
21.6km
940m
Tips
A lovely stop on a hike – the tree is located just above Kavousi and can be reached in about 20-30 minutes, depending on the route and walking pace.Impressive trunk girth 😳 and an incredible age.
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The olive tree of Kavousi was classified as monumental by the Association of Olive Oil Producing Communities of Crete (SEDIK). The classification is based on the extreme size of its tribe and its proximity to the ancient sites "Vrontas", "Kastro" and "Azoria". In these sites, which date back to Late Minoan IIIC (1200-1100 BC) and the archaic era (1350-500 BC), many objects were found that suggest the production of olive oil.
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Old and knotty. The tree is fenced to prevent damage. As a stopover on hike well suited.
translated by•May 1, 2019
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Location: Lasithi, Greece
Best Hikes to Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi
- Easy
4.8
(32)
133
Mountain Path in Crete – Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi loop from Kavousi01:54
5.85km
270m
Intermediate4.9
(43)
208
Ancient Aqueduct in the Gorge – Functional Aqueduct loop from Kavousi04:30
12.7km
650m
Expert4.8
(45)
211
Olive Groves and Hills of Kavousi – Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi loop from Kavousi07:06
21.6km
940m
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