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Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi – Mountain Path in Crete loop from Community of Kavousi

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Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi – Mountain Path in Crete loop from Community of Kavousi

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Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi – Mountain Path in Crete loop from Community of Kavousi

07:08

21.6km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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208 m

Kavousi Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Beautifully situated village between mountains and sea on the Agios Nikolaos - Sitia route.

The village has many abandoned and picturesquely dilapidated houses and corners, as well as many newly built or beautifully renovated buildings.

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417 m

Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful chapel in a great location

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613 m

Olive Groves and Beehives near Kavousi

Highlight • Natural

A village beautifully situated between mountains and sea on the Agios Nikolaos-Sitia route. The village is home to many abandoned and picturesquely dilapidated houses, as well as many newly built or beautifully renovated buildings.

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1.25 km

Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi

Highlight • Natural Monument

A lovely stop on a hike – the tree is located just above Kavousi and can be reached in about 20-30 minutes, depending on the route and walking pace.

Impressive trunk girth 😳 and an incredible age.

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2.26 km

Azoria Archaeological Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Short and rewarding detour when coming from the Mesonas Gorge. Unfortunately, a lot of concrete was used.

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3.37 km

Gorge Trail

Highlight • Gorge

4.21 km

Mountain Path in Crete

Highlight • Trail

Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet. Always new, wide views. Very attractive landscape.

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10.5 km

Ruins

11.4 km

Steep Ascent and Descent in the Agia Irini Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A steep spectacular climb/descent

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21.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

2.87 km

1.96 km

1.13 km

425 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.35 km

2.57 km

1.35 km

611 m

267 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

24°C

18°C

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Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi – Mountain Path in Crete loop from Community of Kavousi

Kavousi Old Town

Chapel

Olive Groves and Beehives near Kavousi

Ancient Olive Tree of Kavousi

Azoria Archaeological Site

Gorge Trail

Mountain Path in Crete

Steep Ascent and Descent in the Agia Irini Gorge

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