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Forest of Ancient Oaks – Sandstone Formations loop from Monastery of Arkadi

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Forest of Ancient Oaks – Sandstone Formations loop from Monastery of Arkadi

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Forest of Ancient Oaks – Sandstone Formations loop from Monastery of Arkadi

03:33

12.0km

360m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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2.29 km

Sandstone Formations

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The sandstone shows interesting shapes in this section of the path.

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3.36 km

Ruined Stone Plateau and Old Farmstead

Highlight • Historical Site

The rock plateau can be seen from afar thanks to its yellow-orange-brown color. There was a big rock fall here years ago. The demolished part lies below the rock plateau. Ruins indicate earlier cultivation.

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3.36 km

Bench by the Olive Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bench on the rock plateau is solid and usable. On particularly hot days it is an advantage that it is constantly in the shade from the surrounding bushes.

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3.94 km

Dry Riverbed in Arkadi Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Those who are young and have the stamina can walk up the dried-up stream filled with round stones to the deeper part of the Arkadi Gorge.

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11.7 km

Kastrin Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

A gate to the east with a view of Heraklion (Kastro ,Μεγάλο Κάστρο Megalo Kastro)
is the access for people and animals to the fields, you immediately feel the need to go towards the light.

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11.8 km

Arkadi Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Arkadi Monastery is a former Orthodox monastery in Crete. It existed from the 14th century to 1866 and is the island's most important national monument. The monastery played a prominent …

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11.9 km

Cemetery With Sea View

Highlight • Historical Site

12.0 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

4.33 km

192 m

106 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

4.01 km

2.63 km

397 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

29°C

19°C

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Forest of Ancient Oaks – Sandstone Formations loop from Monastery of Arkadi