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Schlucht der Toten 4.5h

Schlucht der Toten 4.5h

Paul planned a hike

April 10, 2022

Schlucht der Toten 4.5h

Hard

04:25

13.7km

3.1km/h

400m

400m

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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.

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

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

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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3

4.80 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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4

5.23 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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5

5.47 km

E4 Trail – Valley of the Dead Entrance

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

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6

5.94 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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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

5.08 km

3.33 km

Surfaces

8.67 km

2.59 km

2.23 km

211 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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