Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Marina loop from Heraklion

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Marina loop from Heraklion

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Fortress of Koules – Heraklion Marina loop from Heraklion

01:36

6.21km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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1.38 km

Fortress of Koules

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Near the fortress, there is a spectacular view of the so-called "Naxus Turn" or "Heraklion Turn." This maneuver is particularly striking and looks spectacular from the ground or from the air: After taking off from runway 27, aircraft initially climb over the sea. This is followed by a sharp left turn to avoid flying over neighboring islands or populated areas at low altitude and to minimize noise pollution over densely populated areas. After the turn, the aircraft sets off on its final course. This will be visible until the new Kastelli Airport is completed (planned for 2027).

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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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3.80 km

View of the Harbor

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4.26 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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5.40 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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6.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

381 m

202 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

2.84 km

152 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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July 3, 2022,🇬🇷 Heraclion, Hafen/ Festung & Altstadt

Heraclion is the capital and largest city with about 174000 inhabitants. Their origin with Knossos lies in the millennia-old Minoan culture!

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Koules Fortress and the Venetian Harbor, Heraklion

Fortress of Koules

View of Heraklion Harbor from the Fortress

Koules Fortress (Castello a Mare)

Heraklion Mole Murals and Mermaid Sculpture

View of the Harbor

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