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Schlucht der Toten – Steilwandige Schlucht Runde von Ζάκρος

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Schlucht der Toten – Steilwandige Schlucht Runde von Ζάκρος

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April 1, 2022

Schlucht der Toten – Steilwandige Schlucht Runde von Ζάκρος

Moderate

03:46

11.9km

3.2km/h

320m

320m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.36 km

Trail sign to Kato Zakros, Zakros, and Azokeramos

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

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2.52 km

Valley of the Dead Gorge

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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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4.80 km

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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5.23 km

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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7.41 km

View of Gorge of the Dead

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One of the most beautiful canyon hikes in eastern Crete.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

4.19 km

Surfaces

6.18 km

3.91 km

1.13 km

714 m

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