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Blick auf Archanes – Zeus-Wandbild in Archanes Runde von Δημοτική Ενότητα Αρχανών

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Blick auf Archanes – Zeus-Wandbild in Archanes Runde von Δημοτική Ενότητα Αρχανών

Adrian Vargas planned a hike

April 18, 2026

Blick auf Archanes – Zeus-Wandbild in Archanes Runde von Δημοτική Ενότητα Αρχανών

Moderate

03:10

9.12km

2.9km/h

470m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

View of Archanes

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Archanes lies at the foot of Mount Giouchtas. From up here you can see the entire town all the way to the sea.

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2.39 km

Chapel on Mount Juktas

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Open church on the summit.

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2.67 km

Afendis Christos Church on Mount Giouchtas

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The small church stands on the Afendis Cristos, the middle peak of Giouchta. To reach via a steep path from Archanes or by car on a dirt road. The tiny …

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2.68 km

Juktas Summit

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The mountain is called Juchtas and the peak with the church Afendis Christos. On the Psili Korfi, the highest peak of the Juchtas mountain, you can find the remains of a Minoan mountain sanctuary.

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3.69 km

View of Archanes from Psili Korfi

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Archanes is located about twelve kilometers south of Heraklion at the foot of Mount Giouchtas. With the Dikti Mountains in the background, it is a beautiful view.

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3.85 km

Minoan Peak Sanctuary on Mount Juktas

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On Psili Korfi, the highest peak of Mount Juchtas, you can find the remains of a Minoan mountain sanctuary. The area is surrounded by a fence and the gate is …

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6.06 km

Anemospilia Minoan Temple Ruins

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Anemospilia (Greek Aνεμόσπηλια, wind cave ') is the name of a Minoan temple on the northern slope of the mountain Giouchtas (Γιούχτας). It is located near Archanes in Crete.
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8.94 km

Zeus mural in Archanes

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9.12 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

4.05 km

432 m

348 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

2.63 km

1.50 km

422 m

260 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

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Blick auf Archanes – Zeus-Wandbild in Archanes Runde von Δημοτική Ενότητα Αρχανών

View of Archanes

Chapel on Mount Juktas

Afendis Christos Church on Mount Giouchtas

Juktas Summit

View of Archanes from Psili Korfi

Minoan Peak Sanctuary on Mount Juktas

Anemospilia Minoan Temple Ruins

Zeus mural in Archanes

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