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View over Archanes – Stone Path on Mount Juktas loop from Archanes Municipal Unit

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View over Archanes – Stone Path on Mount Juktas loop from Archanes Municipal Unit

Moderate

4.7

(15)

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View over Archanes – Stone Path on Mount Juktas loop from Archanes Municipal Unit

03:40

11.7km

470m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Όρος Γιούχτα και φαραγγιού Αγίας Ειρήνης Δήμος Αρχανών

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.02 km

View of the Mountain Ridge

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The entire mountain range is easy to see from here.

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4.03 km

View over Archanes

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Great view of the city of Archanes.

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4.24 km

Vulture Feeding Site and View of Mount Juktas

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A great view and flying rod of some birds of prey, it seems.

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5.19 km

Chapel on Mount Juktas

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Open church on the summit.

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5.96 km

We ascended from Archanes. Immediately after this great fortified path it becomes adventurous and climbing again. Also for the descent firm, ankle-high shoes are highly recommended, which is often missing in the light holiday baggage, as with us.

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6.20 km

View of Archanes from Psili Korfi

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Archanes is located about twelve kilometers south of Heraklion at the foot of Mount Giouchtas. With the Dikti Mountains in the background, it is a beautiful view.

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6.37 km

Minoan Peak Sanctuary on Mount Juktas

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On Psili Korfi, the highest peak of Mount Juchtas, you can find the remains of a Minoan mountain sanctuary. The area is surrounded by a fence and the gate is …

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8.50 km

View of Heraklion, Ida Mountains, and Dikti Mountains

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A fantastic view into the distance to the sea.

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.06 km

3.27 km

1.31 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

3.96 km

3.69 km

3.12 km

442 m

230 m

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (760 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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View over Archanes – Stone Path on Mount Juktas loop from Archanes Municipal Unit

View of the Mountain Ridge

View over Archanes

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