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Windmills at Ambelos Pass

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Windmills at Ambelos Pass

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Windmills at Ambelos Pass

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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου, Greece

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1. Karfi Peak – Karfi loop from Tzermiado

13.6km

04:17

400m

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

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2. View of Aposelemis Reservoir – View of the Lasithi Plateau loop from Lagou

7.85km

02:22

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Albrecht

April 29, 2019

The grain was ground here long ago with these historic windmills. No wonder, because up here it is very windy. Also, the view is just great on both sides of the pass. You can see all the way to the Cretan Sea and on the other side across the Lasithi Plain to the Dikti Massif, whose peaks are covered with snow well into the spring.

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Paulis Moni

March 22, 2023

A hiking trail leads past the old mills to the small chapel and to Mount Karfi.

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Doreen & Zoi🐾 auf Wanderschaft

September 22, 2025

The windmills on the famous Lassithi Plateau are located right off the road. Admission and parking are free. One of the mills has been completely restored. Sturdy shoes are recommended for the easy climb. Unfortunately, you can't go all the way to the top, but you still have fantastic views over the plateau.

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Elevation 940 m

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Windmills at Ambelos Pass

1. Karfi Peak – Karfi loop from Tzermiado

2. View of Aposelemis Reservoir – View of the Lasithi Plateau loop from Lagou

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