2
hikers
Σπήλαιο Πελεκητών loop from Kato Zakros
03:45
9.05km
390m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: October 15, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that is highly dangerous
A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 5.41 km for 2.10 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
3.21 km
Pelekita Cave
Cave Entrance
7.79 km
View of the Libyan Sea from Kourtaliotiko Gorge
Highlight • Viewpoint
8.19 km
E4 Trail – Valley of the Dead Entrance
Highlight • Gorge
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Tip by
8.67 km
Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)
Highlight • Gorge
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Tip by
9.05 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.08 km
2.94 km
2.10 km
459 m
248 m
230 m
Surfaces
3.46 km
2.96 km
2.10 km
328 m
209 m
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