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St. John's Cave Chapel loop from Municipality of Rethymnon

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St. John's Cave Chapel loop from Municipality of Rethymnon

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St. John's Cave Chapel loop from Municipality of Rethymnon

01:56

6.83km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Restaurant

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3.97 km

Descent to the Valley of the Mills from Chromonastiri

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Have fun in the Valley of the Mills – it's a true nature paradise! 🌿💦🏞️

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3.99 km

Mili Gorge Entrance and Bus Stop

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Here you can take the bus directly from Rethimno to the start / end point of the Mühlenweg.

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4.44 km

St. John's Cave Chapel

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a small chapel is hidden here, which was partially built into the rock.

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4.63 km

Sea view from Mili Gorge

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The view already has something. Very nice hike through the valley of the mills.

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4.68 km

Myli Gorge — Middle Entrance and Bus Stop

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If you arrive by bus, you can start the hike from here.

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6.83 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

1.46 km

644 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.76 km

659 m

626 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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St. John's Cave Chapel loop from Municipality of Rethymnon

Descent to the Valley of the Mills from Chromonastiri

Mili Gorge Entrance and Bus Stop

St. John's Cave Chapel

Sea view from Mili Gorge

Myli Gorge — Middle Entrance and Bus Stop

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