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View of the Vigla Gorge – Pefki Gorge Metal Staircase loop from Makrigialos

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View of the Vigla Gorge – Pefki Gorge Metal Staircase loop from Makrigialos

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View of the Vigla Gorge – Pefki Gorge Metal Staircase loop from Makrigialos

02:53

8.55km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Βίγλα Δήμου Μακρύ Γιαλού

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1.59 km

Pefki Gorge

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The partially vertical walls of the gorge are provided with many caves.

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2.95 km

Pine Trail to the Gorge

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Under wonderfully fragrant pine trees, the path slowly moves upwards towards the gorge.

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3.21 km

Entrance/exit Pefki Gorge

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From here the actual climb begins.

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3.31 km

Pefki Gorge

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Unique landscape - you don't even need to travel to Australia! Every season has its charm. Very good to combine as a circular hike with the mule track at the top of the west flank.

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4.18 km

View of the Libyan Sea from the Pefki Gorge

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Breathtaking view of the Libyan Sea

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4.26 km

The hike through the Pefki Gorge is always a must for us when we live in Makry Gialos. The paths can also vary a bit. Nice the tour is special
in the late afternoon, when the rocks turn red from the evening sun.

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4.30 km

View of Pefki Gorge and the Sea

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Very beautiful, not too demanding path with a fantastic panorama over the Pefki Gorge.

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5.01 km

Pefki Gorge Metal Staircase

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There are certainly more impressive gorges in Crete, but the Péfki Gorge is simply beautiful in its entirety.

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8.55 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

2.12 km

1.98 km

816 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.12 km

1.71 km

1.05 km

550 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

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