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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Richtis Waterfall loop from Sitia Municipal Unit

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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Richtis Waterfall loop from Sitia Municipal Unit

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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Richtis Waterfall loop from Sitia Municipal Unit

03:58

11.8km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Lachanas Bridge

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Beautiful bridge. The path from above into the gorge starts here. The 3 euro entrance fee is really worth it. Of course you can drive to the beach and then …

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1.96 km

Ruins

2.30 km

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

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Keep in mind that you also have to return for this tour.

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2.79 km

Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage

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Really helpful 👍

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3.11 km

Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge

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Coming from the top, you've almost made it to the waterfall on the stairs.
Adventurous construction - but stable 😅😂

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3.16 km

Richtis Waterfall

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There is a rest area with table and benches at the waterfall and the sea, but the food and drinks itself must be brought, as there is nowhere to kiosk or a refreshments.

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3.63 km

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

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From beach car park 1, entrance below, it is an easy and short hike over stones, water, walkways and great flora
There are a few small ones even before the …

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3.77 km

Small Waterfalls

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Below the big waterfall there are some smaller ones. Also beautiful 🤩

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4.03 km

View of Richtis Gorge

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View from below into the gorge.

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

2.98 km

852 m

454 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.14 km

3.04 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 13 August

27°C

22°C

2 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

October 24, 2023,Schlucht von Richtis - Rundwanderung Berg u Tal🥵🥰🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

If you want adventure, the Richti gorge is the right place for you. We started above the gorge in the small village of Exo Mouliana and hiked down past fig, walnut and almond trees..hmm😋Then the adventure really started from the bridge by Lachanas. I have to apologize for all the pictures but I wanted to show you what Mother Nature …

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June 7, 2022,Kreta:Küstenpanorama🏜️Richtis Schlucht🏞️ und Wasserfall

Starting point today is a small parking lot on the coastal road just after Exo Mouliana. I planned the tour as a circular route, and the outward and return routes could hardly be more different. The way there leads mainly through olive trees on initially concrete later gravel road. The panorama is phenomenal, first the high rugged mountains, later the …

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September 10, 2023,Wasserfall – Kleinere Wasserfälle Runde von Έξω Μουλιανά

But be careful. The way back is hardcore when the blazing sun is beating down. Bring enough to drink!

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October 18, 2024,Descente des gorges de Richtis - Boucle par les champs d'oliviers

We parked in the free car park below the road at Exo Mouliana.
The entrance to the gorge is on the other side of the road, below, 1.5 km away. Everything is very well signposted. You have to pay €3/person (credit card accepted).
The descent of the cave is very well signposted. However, you have to be a little agile …

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Lachanas Bridge

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage

Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge

Richtis Waterfall

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

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View of Richtis Gorge

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