Bay Katholiko – Ruins of the Old Monastery loop from Stavros

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Bay Katholiko – Ruins of the Old Monastery loop from Stavros

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Bay Katholiko – Ruins of the Old Monastery loop from Stavros

02:24

20.0km

510m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.4 km for 555 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.47 km

Bay Katholiko

Highlight • Beach

At the very end you can walk to the water under the bow and swim there. So do not forget towels and bathing trunks !!!

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9.19 km

Saint John the Hermit's Cave

Highlight • Cave

With a flashlight you have more of it.

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9.25 km

Ruins of Katholiko Monastery and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

In an enchanting location at the bottom of the gorge you will come across the ruins of the monastery Katholikó. An almost mystical place - depending on the incidence of …

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9.68 km

Ruins Above the Bear Cave

Highlight • Historical Site

Just above the Bear Cave you come across a picturesque ruin.

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9.75 km

Arkoudiotissa Cave

Highlight • Cave

With a flashlight you have more of it.

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9.76 km

Ruins of the Old Monastery

Highlight • Historical Site

Hard but very nice

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10.0 km

Stavro Chordaki Dimou Akrotiriou

Nature Reserve

10.6 km

Moni Gouverneto Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

For the entrance fee of €2.50 you can get into the current monastery and walk down the path to the old monastery and the beach.

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

5.14 km

4.11 km

3.60 km

1.50 km

Surfaces

6.95 km

5.68 km

4.53 km

2.39 km

468 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 31 October

22°C

16°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Sunday Solo in the mountains

Challenging but absolutely stunning run. (Live tracking ✅)

Biblical rocky trails, sand and red soil, cicada soundtrack 🦗dried river beds, ruins and monasteries ⛪️, 3 🐐olive trees, water melon fields 🍉 and ☀️ ☀️ ☀️