View of Zambro – Big Fig Tree loop from Kato Zakros

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View of Zambro – Big Fig Tree loop from Kato Zakros

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View of Zambro – Big Fig Tree loop from Kato Zakros

03:01

9.29km

300m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 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 4.81 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.03 km

View of the Libyan Sea from Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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3.59 km

View of Zambro

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Above the gorge you can see stones and maquis as far as the eye can see.

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5.62 km

Alternative river crossing

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If you have a bit of a sense of balance, you can also cross the river here

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8.09 km

Shaded rest area under a large tree

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You can relax here in the shade before or after the gorge tour.
And if you have a picnic with you, then this is the best place.

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8.09 km

Big Fig Tree

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Great place for a rest

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8.38 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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8.62 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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9.10 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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9.29 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

3.09 km

2.00 km

901 m

Surfaces

8.06 km

715 m

325 m

186 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 18 October

23°C

12°C

2 %

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