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Descent to Heraklion loop from Heraklion

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Descent to Heraklion loop from Heraklion

Hard

4.5

(2)

58

riders

Descent to Heraklion loop from Heraklion

03:18

67.6km

950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 65.8 km for 97 m

After 66.2 km for 109 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.7 km

Descent to Heraklion

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long and gentle descent towards Heraklion. Very light traffic, good surface and wonderful scenery. It would also make a super climb starting from Heraklion up to Anogia

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2

63.2 km

Monument to the Unknown Soldier, Eleftherias Square, Heraklion

Highlight • Monument

This statue can be found on Freedom Square right by the museum in Heraklion.

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3

64.1 km

Heraklion Venetian Harbor and the Koules Fortress

Highlight • Historical Site

The port of Heraklion, also known as the Venetian port, is the historic port of the island's capital. Very beautiful with its small fishing boats and the small fish market, as well as the Venetian fortress Koules, which was built in the 16th century and located at the harbor entrance. The Venetian area (old warehouse) is in the immediate vicinity. From the harbor you can get directly into the streets of the old town and the Archaeological Museum. View of the Koules fortress and the harbor with the many fishing boats. The ferry and industrial port with a cruise ship terminal is further east.

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4

65.8 km

Heraklion Regional Authority Building

Highlight • Monument

Located at the Freedom Square.

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5

66.2 km

Morosini Fountain (Lions' Fountain), Heraklion

Highlight • Monument

A very busy and popular square with the highlight of the Loewenbrunn. The fountain used to be a water dispenser for the whole city.

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B

67.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

10.5 km

1.98 km

238 m

Surfaces

66.9 km

690 m

113 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (630 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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23°C

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