Iron Gates (Portes) – Narrowest Point of Samaria Gorge
Iron Gates (Portes) – Narrowest Point of Samaria Gorge
Iron Gates (Portes) – Narrowest Point of Samaria Gorge
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 32 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς
Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων, Greece
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Tips
The gorge is lined by vertical rock walls up to 600 m high, which allow a passage of only three to four meters at the narrowest point of the gorge, at the so-called "iron gate".
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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων, Greece
Best Hikes to Iron Gates (Portes) – Narrowest Point of Samaria Gorge
- Intermediate
4.9
(43)
211
Samaria Gorge – Samaria Gorge Entrance loop from Agia Roumeli03:42
11.1km
450m
Expert4.9
(1,318)
7,948
Samaria Gorge – Samaria Gorge Entrance loop from Agia Roumeli08:18
24.7km
1,200m
Expert4.9
(919)
5,744
Samaria Village Ruins – Samaria Gorge Entrance loop from Agia Roumeli07:46
23.3km
940m
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