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Descent to Heraklion – Quiet Winding Road loop from 4th Community of Heraklion - South

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ηρακλείου

Descent to Heraklion – Quiet Winding Road loop from 4th Community of Heraklion - South

Hard

4.8

(5)

67

riders

Descent to Heraklion – Quiet Winding Road loop from 4th Community of Heraklion - South

04:59

96.0km

1,690m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Αλμυρού ποταμού - Κέρης Δήμων Γαζίου και Τυλίσσου

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

14.2 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

57.4 km

Quiet Winding Road

Highlight • Trail

73.5 km

Almirou potamou - Keris

Nature Reserve

88.6 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

5

89.3 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, …

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6

93.6 km

CSC Bicycle Rentals & Tours – Head Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Opening hours M-T-W-T-F-S 09:00 - 18:00

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7

95.1 km

Heraklion Harbor and Morosini Fountain

Highlight • Historical Site

B

96.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

42.5 km

2.21 km

263 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.2 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 12 August

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Comments

April 5, 2024,Radfahren

The route is easy to ride. However, between km 56 and 60 there is sand and gravel. Only recommended to a limited extent for racing bikes

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