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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Zakros Gorge Trail loop from Community of Zakros

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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Zakros Gorge Trail loop from Community of Zakros

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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Zakros Gorge Trail loop from Community of Zakros

03:39

11.2km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 6, 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 1.72 km for 8 m

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971 m

Water Pipe Trail (Crete)

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Several times you have to cross a water pipe or go along it.

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6.60 km

Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

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The canyon of Káto Zákros can be committed from both sides and offers thus always new views.

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7.32 km

Dead's Gorge (Zakros Gorge) Cave Tombs

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Because of the many ancient tombs that were found in the caves of the gorge, the Zákros gorge is also called "valley of the dead".

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7.36 km

Zakros Gorge Trail

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The path through the gorge is easy to walk on and now quite well marked with red dots or "E-4" marks.

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7.61 km

Shaded rest area under a large tree

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You can relax here in the shade before or after the gorge tour.
And if you have a picnic with you, then this is the best place.

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7.75 km

Gorge of the Dead (Valley of the Dead)

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Gorge of the Dead is not called that because there are goat skeletons lying around everywhere, but because ritual burials used to take place here.

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10.0 km

The gorge is at its most beautiful in winter and early spring (lush vegetation, pleasant temperatures, no tourism), but you have to reckon with getting wet feet on one of the numerous creek crossings. On 02/22/22 not a single one of the tavernas in Kato Zakros was open.

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10.2 km

Water Channel Trail in the Gorge

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This also gives confidence. Not only orientation but also support. Nevertheless: be careful when climbing over.

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11.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

3.19 km

2.02 km

1.07 km

533 m

Surfaces

8.20 km

1.28 km

954 m

619 m

119 m

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Comments

June 7, 2025,Kre_63_Tal der Toten 2

Hello friends, the time has come for me to share something new. I'm now in the east, in Kato Zakros. Today I was in the Valley of Death gorge, and it was truly impressive. A very beautiful gorge. I took too many pictures again. If you're interested, check it out. Everything was blooming pink.

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September 30, 2021,„Tal der Toten" Runde von Κάτω Ζάκρος

Nice little tour from the beach into the country. A dry gorge and a beautiful path across the highlands. The name is martial - it's not that wild. In the past, the caves in the gorge are said to have served as a cemetery.

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October 17, 2024,[Boucle] Remontée des gorges des morts

Be careful, we changed our minds along the way and decided not to go to Zakros and instead do a loop so don't follow our trail blindly.

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October 9, 2025,Tal der Toten 2 nach Rother

Today's itinerary included a black tour from the Roth hiking guide titled "The Valley of the Dead No. 2." First of all, if you're hiking at a leisurely pace like we were, you're not exactly young anymore. It won't be possible to complete it in 3 hours and 40 minutes. We were out for 5 hours, including several breaks for …

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May 11, 2024,Durch die Schlucht der Toten

Beautiful tour through the Valley/Gorge of the Dead. Great vegetation, lots of goats and lonely in the upper part of the gorge...

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October 27, 2024,Kreta: Atemberaubende Rundwanderung durch das Tal der Toten

Tour is only suitable for experienced and sure-footed hikers.

!!! An eight-meter-high rock face must be descended via several steps and with the help of a chain leading away. !!!

The rocks in the gorge are smoothly polished, so good shoes are recommended. In many places you have to climb.

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November 29, 2021,🇬🇷 Griechenland - Die Todesschlucht bei Zakrós

Circular hike through the Death Gorge. Motorhomes can park at the starting point.

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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Zakros Gorge Trail loop from Community of Zakros

Water Pipe Trail (Crete)

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Dead's Gorge (Zakros Gorge) Cave Tombs

Zakros Gorge Trail

Shaded rest area under a large tree

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