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Ruine oberhalb der Bärenhöhle – St. John’s monastery Runde von Σταυρός

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Ruine oberhalb der Bärenhöhle – St. John’s monastery Runde von Σταυρός

Daniel Schütz planned a hike

June 14, 2021

Ruine oberhalb der Bärenhöhle – St. John’s monastery Runde von Σταυρός

Moderate

04:45

16.4km

3.5km/h

410m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8.29 km

Path to Katholiko Monastery

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The dust track leads through a barren hilly landscape, but also has its own charm. Especially in the light of the evening sun.

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8.50 km

Avlaki Gorge

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A nice path, which is also worth it if you only go to the monastery. But you can also hike down to the sea.

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8.88 km

Arkoudiotissa Cave

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8.95 km

Ruins Above the Bear Cave

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Just above the Bear Cave you come across a picturesque ruin.

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9.03 km

Stone Path to Katholikó Monastery

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A paved with natural stones footpath leads down into a deep gorge to the remote monastery Katholikó.

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9.23 km

Gouverneto Monastery

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The Gouvernéto Monastery is set amidst a rocky wasteland and exposed to the blinding sun of Crete. The origins of the monastery with its fortified and very massive walls go back to the 16th century.

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9.36 km

Ruins of Katholiko Monastery and Bridge

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In an enchanting location at the bottom of the gorge you will come across the ruins of the monastery Katholikó. An almost mystical place - depending on the incidence of …

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9.42 km

Saint John the Hermit's Cave

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16.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

4.09 km

3.85 km

2.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

6.24 km

2.47 km

466 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

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Ruine oberhalb der Bärenhöhle – St. John’s monastery Runde von Σταυρός

Path to Katholiko Monastery

Avlaki Gorge

Arkoudiotissa Cave

Ruins Above the Bear Cave

Stone Path to Katholikó Monastery

Gouverneto Monastery

Ruins of Katholiko Monastery and Bridge

Saint John the Hermit's Cave

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