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Schlucht der Toten

Schlucht der Toten

Marten planned a hike

December 31, 2022

Schlucht der Toten

Hard

04:29

13.7km

3.1km/h

420m

420m

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Overview

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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 10.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.37 km

Trail sign to Kato Zakros, Zakros, and Azokeramos

Highlight • Trail

The markings and signage are surprisingly well maintained by Greek standards.

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2

2.37 km

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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3

2.52 km

Valley of the Dead Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

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 …

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4

4.80 km

Gorge of the Dead (Valley of the Dead)

Highlight • Gorge

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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5

5.23 km

Dead's Gorge (Zakros Gorge) Cave Tombs

Highlight • Gorge

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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6

5.47 km

E4 Trail – Valley of the Dead Entrance

Highlight • Gorge

From these signs, the actual tour begins through the gorge of Zaros.

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7

5.95 km

Dead Gorge (Zakros Gorge – Valley of the Dead)

Highlight • Gorge

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

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B

13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.28 km

5.14 km

3.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.74 km

2.55 km

2.22 km

211 m

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Route Details

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Highest point (240 m)

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