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Dikteon Cave (Cave of Zeus) – Path to Psychro Cave loop from Tzermiado

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Greece
Lasithi

Dikteon Cave (Cave of Zeus) – Path to Psychro Cave loop from Tzermiado

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Dikteon Cave (Cave of Zeus) – Path to Psychro Cave loop from Tzermiado

04:19

16.1km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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7.61 km

Rocky Ascent to Lasithi Plateau

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If you want to go both ways, we recommend taking the rocky one as a climb. the stones are slippery and the path is much more shaded.

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7.64 km

Old Ascent Path

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Much nicer to walk. In the shade and no flip flop tourists. A better alternative, albeit a little longer.

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7.76 km

View of Lasithi Plateau

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Magnificent view of the plateau. The towns are all built on the edge in order to take up as little land as possible for agriculture.

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7.85 km

Psychro Cave

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Steep climb, which is richly rewarded at the end.

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7.98 km

Dikteon Cave (Cave of Zeus)

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The Dictaean Cave, or Psychro Cave, is a magnet for visitors. If you like, you can ride a donkey up the main route for a lot of money. But you …

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7.98 km

Path to Psychro Cave

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Steep climb, which is richly rewarded at the end.

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8.18 km

View of the Lasithi Plateau

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Magnificent view of the Lasithi plains

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8.94 km

Psichro Village

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Those who do not necessarily like to park the car in the blazing sun in front of the cave will also find a place (out of season) in Psichro and …

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16.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

1.42 km

1.02 km

263 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.72 km

444 m

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

27°C

19°C

13 %

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