The gorge is approximately 1.5 km long and between three and ten meters wide, only reaching greater widths in a few places. The rock walls reach a height of about 150 m. The Kriopotamos River flows through the gorge, its water level varying throughout the year due to wet winters and dry summers.

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1. Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage – Sarakina Gorge loop from Mithi

5.65km

01:57

220m

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2. Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage – Sarakina Gorge loop from Sarakinas Gorge

3.47km

01:20

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170m

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3. Sarakina Gorge – Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage loop from Mirtos

14.6km

04:29

370m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 160 m

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1. Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage – Sarakina Gorge loop from Mithi

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