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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

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4.8

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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

01:21

4.69km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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630 m

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trail

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice hiking trail with opportunity to cool off

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1.30 km

Start of the River Hike to the Waterfall

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The river is clear and clean here – perfect for dipping your feet in.
In some places, there are shallow pools where you can cool off.
The splashing of the water and the rustling of the leaves make the hike a meditative experience.

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1.61 km

Natural Stream

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The Megalopotamos (Greek: Μεγαλοπόταμος, "Great River") is one of the most important rivers in Crete and flows through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge – one of the island's most spectacular landscapes. With its clear, turquoise water, lush vegetation, and unique wildlife, it is a natural paradise and a lifeline for the region.

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1.82 km

Megalopotamos Gorge

Highlight • Canyon

From time to time the path crosses and you have to look for the transition through the water .... wonderful

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1.95 km

River Crossing

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Remove shoes, socks, and possibly pants to have your feet free.
🌊 Select a spot:
Look for a wide, flat spot with a smooth surface (sand or small pebbles).
Avoid spots with strong currents (e.g., bottlenecks) and deeper channels (test with a stick!).

The clear, turquoise water makes the experience magical!

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3.90 km

Gorge Entrance

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The Kourtaliotiko Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Κουρταλιώτικος) is one of the most spectacular gorges in Crete and a must-see for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Here, the Megalopotamos river plunges through narrow rock walls, forming waterfalls and creating a tropical-looking valley with palm trees, fig trees, and a wild, romantic landscape.

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3.97 km

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trailhead

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There is free parking at the top of the road ... from there you can wonderfully explore the gorge

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4.60 km

View of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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The Kourtaliotiko Gorge (Greek Κουρταλιώτικο φαράγγι) is a mountain range in the south of the Greek island of Crete, between the mountains of western Kouroupa and eastern Xiro. It is located in the municipality of Finikas in the regional unit of Rethymno. The bottom of the gorge is formed by the creek bed of the Megalopotamos (Μεγαλοπόταμος) or Kourtaliotis (Κουρταλιώτης), one of the ten watercourses on Crete that constantly flow down to the sea. Source Wikipedia

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4.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

1.17 km

638 m

181 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.11 km

638 m

620 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 22 August

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Comments

April 12, 2023,Kirche in der Schlucht – Beginn des schluchtweges Runde von Ασώματος

Hello dear hikers,
the run lap was short but had it somehow in itself.
We started at a free parking lot and first walked to the church in the rock.
Then a little further to the bridge to see the falls from there.
Oh I see. Run date 04/12/2023.
On the way back we actually wanted to swim to the …

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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trail

Start of the River Hike to the Waterfall

Natural Stream

Megalopotamos Gorge

River Crossing

Gorge Entrance

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trailhead

View of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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