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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Kourouna

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Kourouna

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Kourouna

07:25

15.1km

1,130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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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 3.22 km for 8.66 km

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3.19 km

Lakkos Mygerou Trailhead and Shelter

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For a few years now, you can drive from Livadia on the road to this unmanaged hut. There is ample parking and those who want to start for Psiloritis right before sunrise can stay overnight here. The hut has a fireplace and a stove (you have to bring wood or search for it laboriously in the surroundings) as well as 4 sleeping places (mattresses). A toilet is available, but it takes some getting used to (2017). There was no running water, although taps are present.
If the stove is well heated, you can also cook on it.

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5.33 km

Psiloritis

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The climb to Crete's highest mountain is certainly one of the highlights of a holiday on the island. The shortest and best route starts at the Mygero Refuge (an investment ruin, a shame). At the beginning the path is clearly visible (paved), later it becomes more confusing. You should plan on 5 - 6 hours for the journey there and back, there is an altitude difference of around 850 meters. Sufficient water and weatherproof clothing are a given. But the mountain is also a real eye-catcher from a distance. The southern path from the Prinos Hut is practically as long as the northern one, but the approach is much more difficult and is only recommended with a real off-road vehicle. And once you're at the top, you can also climb the neighboring peak - Agathias (also over 2400m high).

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5.52 km

Diamond Rock

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Sparkle Sparkle Little Stone

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5.83 km

Sinkhole, rest area and trail junction

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Good equipment makes the trip more enjoyable. We would have preferred to bring gloves and a thick sweater in mid-October. On the Psiloritis it is easily 15 degrees colder than in Anogia - and when the Βορεάς blows ...!

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6.86 km

Summit

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6.87 km

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

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On the roof of Crete you have a sensational all-round view of the region

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7.43 km

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

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Climb to the roof of CRETE, climb the highest mountain, the "Psiloritis" (2456m), climbing just under 5km/900m (category black/difficult). Very few people, just a few nice pilgrims and hikers. During a half-hour break on the summit, the weather changed quite quickly, as often happens around midday, and the summit was completely covered in clouds. Without a hiking GPS, the way back is quite difficult, so this is recommended...
our data: ascent in 2.5 hours, descent 2 hours
komoot.com/de-de/tour/13891900
Another recommendation is the tour to the Gingilos
komoot.com/de-de/tour/508636411

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7.45 km

Trail to the summit of Mount Psiloritis

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When packing your clothes, don't forget that it can be 15 or more degrees colder up there than at the starting point, and windy to stormy, all year round.

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15.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.63 km

6.39 km

Surfaces

6.39 km

5.47 km

3.16 km

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Psiloritis – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Kourouna

Lakkos Mygerou Trailhead and Shelter

Psiloritis

Diamond Rock

Sinkhole, rest area and trail junction

Summit

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

Trail to the summit of Mount Psiloritis

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