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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Lochria

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Lochria

Hard

4.9

(144)

774

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Lochria

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: October 15, 2025

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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

Timios Stavros Summit (Psiloritis Peak)

Highlight • Summit

Psiloritis, 2456m, with stone hut for overnight stay

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4.30 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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4.31 km

Timios Stavros Summit Shelter (Psiloritis Peak)

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Magnificent view from up here.

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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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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Lochria

Psiloritis

Diamond Rock

Summit

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

Timios Stavros Summit (Psiloritis Peak)

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

Timios Stavros Summit Shelter (Psiloritis Peak)

Trail to the summit of Mount Psiloritis

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