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Kofinas Peak – Chapel at the foot of Kofinas loop from Kapetaniana

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Kofinas Peak – Chapel at the foot of Kofinas loop from Kapetaniana

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4.8

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Kofinas Peak – Chapel at the foot of Kofinas loop from Kapetaniana

04:00

12.8km

430m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.96 km for 603 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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272 m

Kofinas Peak

Highlight • Summit

Hiking in the southernmost mountains of Crete is simply fun. You rarely meet anyone here, you are alone with the great nature and the vultures.

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1.07 km

School of Aristotle Monastery (Koudoumas)

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Historically interesting and you are completely alone with the Cretan mountains. Many compare the monastery to the “first Greek university” as it was an important center for literature and education. …

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3.60 km

View of Mount Kofinas

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If you look at Kofinas from this direction, the mountain appears much more impressive.

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6.24 km

Kofinas Summit (1,231 m) and the Holy Cross Chapel

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A little bumpy but safe climb. Magnificent view over half of Crete. The summit itself is more of a plateau. Above is the Holy Cross Church, compared to older pictures …

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6.44 km

Ascent to Asterousia Mountains

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Not very long, but steep and partly slippery. You need your hands in two places.

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7.01 km

Chapel at the foot of Kofinas

Highlight • Religious Site

Church of the Most Holy Theotokos below the Kofinas, unfortunately closed during our two visits to the Kofinas.

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7.38 km

Minoan Temple

Archaeological Site

11.1 km

Asterousia Mountains

Highlight • Summit

The southernmost mountain range in Greece is a top destination for a holiday far away from mass tourism. Grab a four-by-four, your hiking boots and set off - an adventure …

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12.8 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.98 km

1.57 km

693 m

453 m

120 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

693 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

Weather

Wednesday 12 August

32°C

26°C

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Comments

October 6, 2024,Auf den Kofinas

Sometimes there is no GPS or mobile connection but you cant miss the way. If you dont care about your car you could go up with it much further

October 31, 2023,Kapetaniana-Kofinas

The first few kilometers are pretty monotonous and if you have an off-road vehicle you can avoid them. The final climb is very well marked and partly secured with railings. However, you should have good shoes and be sure-footed. The view is fantastic.

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June 3, 2022,🇬🇷 Kreta: Von Kapetaniana auf den Kofinas

Here again a classic from the current Rother (No. 54): The summit ascent of the Kofinas.

The starting point is the upper village of Kapetaniana (important: head for the upper village, in the lower village you go to the via ferrata)

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September 29, 2024,Kofinas (Asterousia)

Highest mountain of the Asterousia mountain range.
Easy walk only the last part to the top is steep but doable. Beautiful view at the top partly due to the beautiful weather.

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April 10, 2025,Kofinas / Asterousia 1231m

A fantastic tour on the Kofinas. From the starting point to the summit plateau, I didn't see anyone, which was just what I wanted. Only later on the descent did I encounter a few other people. There's a bit of scrambling just before the summit. A head for heights is also advisable on the final stage. I really enjoyed the …

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Kofinas Peak – Chapel at the foot of Kofinas loop from Kapetaniana

Kofinas Peak

Animal Gate on Mountain Path

School of Aristotle Monastery (Koudoumas)

View of Mount Kofinas

Kofinas Summit (1,231 m) and the Holy Cross Chapel

Ascent to Asterousia Mountains

Chapel at the foot of Kofinas

Asterousia Mountains

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