Gorge of the Dead (Valley of the Dead)

Gorge of the Dead (Valley of the Dead)

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Gorge of the Dead (Valley of the Dead)

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Location: Lasithi, Greece

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October 14, 2022

Hiking

Gorge of the Dead is not called that because there are goat skeletons lying around everywhere, but because ritual burials used to take place here.

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rangerjacke

October 15, 2022

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Storm again today. The gorge is flooded. We had a great hike there yesterday.

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André Hermans

May 21, 2024

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Be careful, if on the way up, you choose the turnoff towards Azokeramos (and not directly towards Zarkos), it becomes a little more sporty, or "technical" if you prefer. Therefore, good physical fitness and good equipment are necessary.

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Elevation 60 m

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Wednesday 4 November

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22 %

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Be ready for wind and tricky conditions.

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