Potami Gorge and Stream – Path to the Waterfall loop from Karlovassi

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Potami Gorge and Stream – Path to the Waterfall loop from Karlovassi

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Potami Gorge and Stream – Path to the Waterfall loop from Karlovassi

03:16

10.3km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.57 km

View of Karlovasi and the Ambelos Massif

Highlight • Viewpoint

Behind the cave chapel of Agios Antonis opens the view of Karlovasi and the villages on the western edge of the Ambelos massif. Just beautiful.

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3.30 km

Potami Gorge and Stream

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice stream with the Potami waterfalls.
A pleasant cooling off in summer.
Part of the stream can only be accessed through the water and with swimwear.
So take flip-flops and a towel with you.
Worth it!

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3.31 km

Bell Tree of the Byzantine Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

On the way to the waterfall is a beautiful chapel (her name is Tou Pitamiou)

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3.39 km

Path to the Waterfall

Highlight • Trail

Indescribable, just awesome.
A really great experience.

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3.58 km

Wooden Stream Crossings

Highlight • Bridge

Super nice stream here with quaint crossing possibilities.

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3.93 km

Archodissa Tavern

Highlight • Restaurant

Very rustic tavern above the Potami valley.
From there very nice views over the valley to the sea.
Absolutely worth seeing!

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4.29 km

Steep descent down to the Potami River

Highlight • Trail

Steep descent down to Potami river opposite Archodissa tavern.
Very good tread resistance is a prerequisite.

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7.14 km

Léka Village

Highlight • Settlement

Things are still quite tranquil in the small and tranquil mountain village of Léka. Strolling through the narrow streets is delightful.

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10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

1.98 km

1.82 km

Surfaces

5.60 km

1.41 km

1.18 km

1.16 km

704 m

309 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

26°C

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Comments

September 21, 2023,Samos - Wandeling 04 Karlovasi

Beautiful trip, partly through the Potami gorge. You can only see the waterfalls if you want to swim a bit.

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August 3, 2024,Paleo Karlovasi - Potami - Tsourlei - Lekka - Paleo Karlovasi

Last year we walked this route for the first time on Siepke's recommendation. The descent to the castle has not yet been reopened, and a house is being built above here. It remains to be seen what will happen once the small chapel has been completely renovated. The climb from the waterfalls is quite steep with large steps - not …

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September 16, 2025,Leka-Potami Wasserfälle-Beach

A very nice hike from Potami Beach up to Leka and then down to the Potami Waterfalls.

Only the last stretch down is very steep. A bit of practice and surefootedness are required.

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July 10, 2023,Paleo Karlovasi - Potami - Tsourlei - Lekka - Paleo Karlovasi

Siepke gave us the tip for this tour, thank you very much. We enjoyed it very much and will certainly come back. Unfortunately, the descent from the Kastro to the Potami is currently not possible. Simply follow the official hiking trail and get back on in the direction of the waterfalls.

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