Patsos Gorge – View of the Gorge loop from Patsos

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Patsos Gorge – View of the Gorge loop from Patsos

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Patsos Gorge – View of the Gorge loop from Patsos

02:32

8.02km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 10, 2026

Tips

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 6.88 km for 505 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.80 km

Climbing Passage in Agios Antonios Gorge

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Highest point of the gorge with great foresight. Well worth the little detour.

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6.99 km

Wooden bridge in the Patsos Gorge

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The bridge has already had its best times.

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7.05 km

Viewpoint in the Patsos Gorge

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Very beautiful wild and romantic gorge, but at the end some surefootedness is required.

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7.71 km

St. Anthony's Cave Church (Patsos Gorge)

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It's unbelievable all the little wish lists and the crutches left behind...😀 There's something mystical about the place...👌🏻

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7.79 km

Viewpoint Over the Gorge and Cave Shrine

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Be sure to make the short detour. It's worth it.

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7.85 km

Agios Antonios Gorge and Cave Chapel

Highlight • Gorge

Very beautiful, wildly romantic gorge, which requires good sure-footedness after the wooden bridge.

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8.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.31 km

920 m

642 m

596 m

327 m

201 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.05 km

1.92 km

1.05 km

337 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

23°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 16, 2024,Runde durch die Schlucht Gorge Patsos - Kirche in den Fels gebaut

A really great gorge hike! Never dangerous, but still adventurous. Definitely recommended. On the way back to Bali/Rethymon we had a very good meal and drink in the tavern.

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October 24, 2022,Sankt Antonios- / Patsos- Schlucht

A trip to the Sankt Antonius Gorge is a perfect stimulation of mind, heart and body. It is an ideal retreat for overly hot days, because here it is shady and due to the slightly higher altitude it is significantly cooler. In addition, it offers places of archaeological interest, and exceptional and continuous challenges for hikers who want to conquer …

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