Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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1.10 km

Koules Fortress and the Venetian Harbor, Heraklion

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Harbor basin for small fishing boats and sports boats.

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1.47 km

View of Heraklion Harbor from the Fortress

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Go to the fortress and be intoxicated by the view.

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1.48 km

Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare)

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It's always amazing what people were able to build in the past.

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2.44 km

Heraklion Mole Murals and Mermaid Sculpture

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The pier wall is decorated with numerous graffiti, partly with maritime motifs but also with motif elements from the Palace of Knossos

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3.46 km

Heraklion Harbor Lighthouse

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In the Venetian port of Heraklion stands the fortress of Koules. Here begins the long mole of the new harbor - about 2,400 m long - with a lighthouse that …

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6.12 km

Heraklion Old Town and Venetian Harbour

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Heraklion is a city worth seeing. The city center is very busy. The location by the sea with the beautiful harbor is also an attraction for tourists.

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6.29 km

Morosini Fountain (Lions' Fountain), Heraklion

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A very busy and popular square with the highlight of the Loewenbrunn. The fountain used to be a water dispenser for the whole city.

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7.43 km

Heraklion Marina

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You can admire a lot of fishing boats and yachts in different colors here.

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8.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.41 km

381 m

188 m

145 m

Surfaces

5.01 km

2.90 km

152 m

Elevation

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Thursday 12 March

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