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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Scooter Overtaken by Nature – Parakaina Beach loop from Agia Varvara

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Elevation 20 m

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Monday 9 November

22°C

15°C

31 %

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