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Samaria Gorge Entrance – Kallergi Hut loop from ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ

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Samaria Gorge Entrance – Kallergi Hut loop from ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ

Moderate

4.0

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11

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Samaria Gorge Entrance – Kallergi Hut loop from ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ

02:30

7.24km

380m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς

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18 m

Café at the Entrance to Samaria Gorge

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The landscape is very impressive... start early in the morning because of the heat and because it is very busy

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102 m

If you are in Crete and you are on your feet well, the Samaria Gorge is a must. It is one of the most beautiful gorges.

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137 m

Samaria Gorge Entrance

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Buses from Chania arrive here.
In the summer, early morning buses bring hikers to the entrance of the Samaria Gorge.
In August 2023, buses departed from Chania at 05:00, 06:15, …

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753 m

Omalos is a beautiful high plain and a great starting point for tours to Gigilos, Volakias, ect.

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3.64 km

Kallergi Hut

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If you want to dine in the hut, you should contact the owner of the hut in advance via Facebook / homepage. Incidentally, a wonderful view!

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3.65 km

Mountain hut with 5-star viewing terrace; direct view into the Samaria Gorge and the dominant Gigilos. Not open and not managed at the beginning of May 2024.

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7.16 km

Hike to Kallergi Mountain Refuge

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Great place with a gigantic view.

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.59 km

2.06 km

500 m

102 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

2.06 km

102 m

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Highest point (1,570 m)

Lowest point (1,220 m)

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