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View of Kournas Lake – Path Through the Olive Groves loop from Agios Nikolaos

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View of Kournas Lake – Path Through the Olive Groves loop from Agios Nikolaos

Hard

4.5

(8)

25

hikers

View of Kournas Lake – Path Through the Olive Groves loop from Agios Nikolaos

06:13

20.6km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 16.8 km for 119 m

Closed: • October 20, 2026-December 15, 2026 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.47 km

View of the Mediterranean Sea at Georgioupolis

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a great view of the Mediterranean Sea in front of Georgioupolis and the rocks to the left of it.

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2

5.66 km

Lake Kournas

Highlight • Lake

The turtles of the species "Trachemys scripta" (with a red dot on the neck) come from the pet trade and pose a threat to the local ecosystem (haniotika-nea.gr/apiles-gia-to-ikosistima/)

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3

6.15 km

Tavernas on Lake Kournas

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Very nice restaurants right on the lake with a very nice view of the lake. The price is still quite reasonable. Prices between €12-18.

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4

6.46 km

View of Lake Kournas

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lake is a tip for young and old!

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5

7.04 km

View of Lake Kournas

Highlight • Viewpoint

Photo from the very back

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6

7.90 km

View of Kournas Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The tour was really great; but :
One should mention that the indicated difficulty level "moderate" is a matter of opinion. The ascent was rather strenuous. They are not proper …

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7

13.8 km

View of Lake Kournas

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lake Kournas was only 7km from our hotel and perfect for a great hike on Crete. At the lake you can go pedal boating, eat and drink and take a relaxing break.
Here is my hike to Lake Kournas:

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8

15.7 km

Path Through the Olive Groves

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Olive trees as far as the eye can see. Including very old and very beautiful specimens.

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19.8 km

Γεωργιούπολη

Beach

B

20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.25 km

5.16 km

3.12 km

2.90 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

4.71 km

2.30 km

1.14 km

848 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (440 m)

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Saturday 31 October

19°C

13°C

74 %

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