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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Start of the Gigilos Ascent

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Start of the Gigilos Ascent

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    August 31, 2024

    Hiking

    It doesn't always have to be the Samaria Gorge. The mountain hike to the Gigilos offers breathtaking panoramas and a return to the rental car.

    cretatrekking.com/de/walks/gigilos-3
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    October 7, 2025

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    I hope it works out next year and the weather finally cooperates.
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    Elevation 1,280 m

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