Potami Gorge and Stream – Path to the Waterfall loop from Potami Beach Bar

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Potami Gorge and Stream – Path to the Waterfall loop from Potami Beach Bar

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Potami Gorge and Stream – Path to the Waterfall loop from Potami Beach Bar

02:45

9.24km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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740 m

Potami Gorge and Stream

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice stream with the Potami waterfalls.
A pleasant cooling off in summer.
Part of the stream can only be accessed through the water and with swimwear.
So take flip-flops and a towel with you.
Worth it!

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751 m

Bell Tree of the Byzantine Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

On the way to the waterfall is a beautiful chapel (her name is Tou Pitamiou)

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837 m

Path to the Waterfall

Highlight • Trail

Indescribable, just awesome.
A really great experience.

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1.03 km

Wooden Stream Crossings

Highlight • Bridge

Super nice stream here with quaint crossing possibilities.

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1.38 km

Wooden Staircase to Taverna Archontissa (Potami Gorge)

Highlight • Structure

The stairs are really an adventurous construction.
It leads about 40m from the Potami valley to the tavern Archondissa.
It is worth it!

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1.75 km

Steep descent down to the Potami River

Highlight • Trail

Steep descent down to Potami river opposite Archodissa tavern.
Very good tread resistance is a prerequisite.

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7.07 km

View of Karlovasi and the Ambelos Massif

Highlight • Viewpoint

Behind the cave chapel of Agios Antonis opens the view of Karlovasi and the villages on the western edge of the Ambelos massif. Just beautiful.

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8.69 km

Potami Gorge Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

The last meters to the waterfall you have to, depending on the season, either swimming or at least swimwear. Also ideal are neoprene shoes or at least waterproof sandals, as …

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9.24 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

1.96 km

1.66 km

143 m

Surfaces

3.66 km

2.04 km

1.44 km

1.10 km

997 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

September 21, 2023,Samos - Wandeling 04 Karlovasi

Beautiful trip, partly through the Potami gorge. You can only see the waterfalls if you want to swim a bit.

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September 16, 2025,Leka-Potami Wasserfälle-Beach

A very nice hike from Potami Beach up to Leka and then down to the Potami Waterfalls.

Only the last stretch down is very steep. A bit of practice and surefootedness are required.

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August 3, 2024,Paleo Karlovasi - Potami - Tsourlei - Lekka - Paleo Karlovasi

Last year we walked this route for the first time on Siepke's recommendation. The descent to the castle has not yet been reopened, and a house is being built above here. It remains to be seen what will happen once the small chapel has been completely renovated. The climb from the waterfalls is quite steep with large steps - not …

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July 10, 2023,Paleo Karlovasi - Potami - Tsourlei - Lekka - Paleo Karlovasi

Siepke gave us the tip for this tour, thank you very much. We enjoyed it very much and will certainly come back. Unfortunately, the descent from the Kastro to the Potami is currently not possible. Simply follow the official hiking trail and get back on in the direction of the waterfalls.

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