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Canyon Hike – Kritsa Gorge loop from Panagia Kera

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Greece
Lasithi

Canyon Hike – Kritsa Gorge loop from Panagia Kera

Moderate

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Canyon Hike – Kritsa Gorge loop from Panagia Kera

01:53

5.90km

180m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.67 km

Climbing Aids at the Entrance to the Gorge

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Climbing aids make it easier to get into the gorge

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1.72 km

Entrance to Kritsa Gorge

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Good, closed walking shoes are recommended for this tour.

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1.73 km

Canyon Hike

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Good shoes and good sun protection are recommended.

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1.89 km

Narrow Canyon Passage

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Good, closed walking shoes are recommended for this tour. Several sections require climbing.

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2.03 km

Kritsa Gorge

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Very beautiful gorge, not much elevation but good fitness required. Partly with the help of crampons and ropes. Sturdy shoes are more than useful.

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2.16 km

Canyon in Eastern Crete

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Good, closed walking shoes are recommended for this tour. In several parts you have to climb and clamber.

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3.43 km

View into Kritsa Gorge

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Kritsa Gorge (Greek Φαράγγι Κριτσάς [fa'ragi kri'tsas]) is a narrow gorge not far from the town of Kritsa, in Crete, Greece, west of Agios Nikolaos.

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3.90 km

Minoan path

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Easily walkable path, easy to find even without a GPS. Suitable for children.

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5.90 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

1.61 km

1.01 km

933 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

1.17 km

944 m

669 m

425 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

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Thursday 7 May

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