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Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) – Psiloritis loop from Psiloritis

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) – Psiloritis loop from Psiloritis

Hard

4.8

(158)

864

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Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) – 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: April 15, 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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66 m

Lakkos Mygerou Trailhead and Shelter

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For a few years now, you can drive from Livadia on the road to this unmanaged hut. There is ample parking and those who want to start for Psiloritis right …

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141 m

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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4.30 km

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

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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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4.86 km

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

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

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4.87 km

Summit

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5.90 km

Sinkhole, rest area and trail junction

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Good equipment makes the trip more enjoyable. We would have preferred to bring gloves and a thick sweater in mid-October. On the Psiloritis it is easily 15 degrees colder than in Anogia - and when the Βορεάς blows ...!

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6.21 km

Diamond Rock

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Sparkle Sparkle Little Stone

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6.40 km

Psiloritis

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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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8.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.47 km

3.16 km

114 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 June

26°C

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Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) – Psiloritis loop from Psiloritis

Lakkos Mygerou Trailhead and Shelter

Trail to the summit of Mount Psiloritis

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

Summit

Sinkhole, rest area and trail junction

Diamond Rock

Psiloritis

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