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View of Lake Votomos – Lake Votomos loop from Nivritos

Easy

4.0

(2)

10

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View of Lake Votomos – Lake Votomos loop from Nivritos

01:36

5.63km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Ψηλορείτης Δήμου Ζαρού και Ρούβα

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163 m

View of Lake Votomos

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From this perspective, from the small chapel above the lake, the lake looks particularly beautiful.

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2

1.04 km

This tour is simply amazing!

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3

2.65 km

Agios Antonios Chapel

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Pretty little chapel, ideal for resting in the shade

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4

2.69 km

Don't let yourself be stopped by these seemingly closed gates - there are gates on every corner in Crete. They are there to stop the goats and sheep from escaping. …

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5

2.77 km

View of Zaros

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6

5.34 km

Lake Votomos

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The small lake is fenced and everything is very well maintained.
Many different hiking tours can be started from there and strengthened before or after in the tavern by the lake.

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7

5.36 km

Emerald green and tree-lined, this small reservoir was created northeast of Zaros in 1987 to store the city's natural spring water. It attracts numerous birds and is ideal for relaxing …

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8

5.44 km

Beautiful little lake. Fish, ducks and turtles can be seen there.

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5.63 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.77 km

2.66 km

207 m

Surfaces

3.45 km

1.76 km

336 m

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (410 m)

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Thursday 22 October

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