View of Mount Juktas Summit – View of Archanes loop from Vasilies

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View of Mount Juktas Summit – View of Archanes loop from Vasilies

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View of Mount Juktas Summit – View of Archanes loop from Vasilies

02:45

7.64km

450m

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 6, 2026

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Parking

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9 m

View of Heraklion, Ida Mountains, and Dikti Mountains

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A fantastic view into the distance to the sea.

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1.47 km

View of Mount Juktas Summit

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2.14 km

Minoan Peak Sanctuary on Mount Juktas

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On Psili Korfi, the highest peak of Mount Juchtas, you can find the remains of a Minoan mountain sanctuary. The area is surrounded by a fence and the gate is locked. Dissatisfied people have torn down parts of the fence so that people can enter the area. The really great view from here over half of Crete is only disturbed by the run-down broadcasting station that is right next to it. The sanctuary was one of the most important in the Minoan world and dates back to 1500 BC.

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2.31 km

View of Archanes from Psili Korfi

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Archanes is located about twelve kilometers south of Heraklion at the foot of Mount Giouchtas. With the Dikti Mountains in the background, it is a beautiful view.

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Afendis Christos Church on Mount Giouchtas

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The small church stands on the Afendis Cristos, the middle peak of Giouchta. To reach via a steep path from Archanes or by car on a dirt road. The tiny windows and the vault create a special atmosphere. In August every year a pilgrimage takes place. From here you have a wonderful view of Archanes, Hiraklion and the Mediterranean Sea.

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Juktas Summit

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The mountain is called Juchtas and the peak with the church Afendis Christos. On the Psili Korfi, the highest peak of the Juchtas mountain, you can find the remains of a Minoan mountain sanctuary.

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3.61 km

Chapel on Mount Juktas

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Open church on the summit.

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4.64 km

View of Archanes

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Archanes lies at the foot of Mount Giouchtas. From up here you can see the entire town all the way to the sea.

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5.87 km

Mount Jiouktas and Agia Irini Gorge Archanes

Nature Reserve

7.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

2.54 km

870 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.69 km

1.37 km

460 m

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

December 20, 2022,🇬🇷 (Kreta) Heraklion, Berg Giouchtas - 20.12.22

Round on and around the Giouchtas, an approx. 800 m high mountain with three peaks south of Heraklion with sometimes strong gusts of wind, on the summit very strong and light rain again and again. Nevertheless, the round through this exceptionally beautiful, wild landscape was a lot of fun and will be remembered.
More info on Wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giouchtas

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June 8, 2023,Rondje vanuit Άγιος Βλάσιος

Nice walk. First 3.5 km climb to the top. You see the krikri kids everywhere. At the top of the summit is a small church with a beautiful view.
Down is a descent where you have to concentrate well. The last bit is asphalt and goes up steeply. A little less fun unfortunately.

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