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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Psiloritis

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Psiloritis

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4.9

(156)

860

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Psiloritis

05:25

8.81km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 14, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 82 m for 8.66 km

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Start point

Parking

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2.21 km

Psiloritis

Highlight • Summit

The climb to Crete's highest mountain is certainly one of the highlights of a holiday on the island. The shortest and best route starts at the Mygero Refuge (an investment …

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2.39 km

Diamond Rock

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Sparkle Sparkle Little Stone

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3.74 km

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

Highlight • Summit

On the roof of Crete you have a sensational all-round view of the region

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4.29 km

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

Highlight • Summit

Climb to the roof of CRETE, climb the highest mountain, the "Psiloritis" (2456m), climbing just under 5km/900m (category black/difficult). Very few people, just a few nice pilgrims and hikers. During …

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4.33 km

Trail to the summit of Mount Psiloritis

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When packing your clothes, don't forget that it can be 15 or more degrees colder up there than at the starting point, and windy to stormy, all year round.

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8.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.64 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

3.16 km

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 7 March

10°C

3°C

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Psiloritis

Psiloritis

Diamond Rock

Summit

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

Trail to the summit of Mount Psiloritis

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