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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage loop from Exo Mouliana

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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage loop from Exo Mouliana

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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage loop from Exo Mouliana

02:12

6.24km

230m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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1.14 km

Lachanas stone bridge at the entrance to the Richti Gorge

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Located at the beginning of the Richtis Kloof route.

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1.16 km

Richtis Gorge Information Point

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The entrance to the Richtis Gorge (also called Richtis Gorge) is located in eastern Crete, Greece, between the towns of Sitia and Agios Nikolaos. This gorge is best known for its lush vegetation, shady walking paths, and the beautiful waterfall at the end of the walk.

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1.97 km

Ruined Stone House

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Brick ruin in the upper part of the gorge. Already half overgrown. Looks a bit enchanted. Very beautiful.

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2.30 km

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

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Keep in mind that you also have to return for this tour.

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2.92 km

Waterfall and Pool near the Richtis Gorge

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Like being in the jungle. Great, short hike. It's worth getting there early.

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3.11 km

Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge

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Coming from the top, you've almost made it to the waterfall on the stairs.
Adventurous construction - but stable 😅😂

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3.43 km

Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage

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Really helpful 👍

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5.05 km

Lachanas Bridge

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Beautiful bridge. The path from above into the gorge starts here. The 3 euro entrance fee is really worth it. Of course you can drive to the beach and then from below to the waterfall. But the most beautiful part of the gorge is the path from above to the waterfall.

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6.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

1.24 km

526 m

466 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

1.24 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Monday 24 August

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Comments

August 19, 2021,Richtis-Schlucht Kreta 🌴🌾💧🌿🥾🎒

A mega hike through the Richtis Gorge on the fascinating island of Crete. Not that long, but very demanding. The kids also liked it a lot, especially the smallest (4) 😍 It's great how everyone persevered!
Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the waterfall 🤷‍♀️ there were just too many people ...

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June 5, 2023,Richtis Schlucht - von der Steinbrücke zum Wasserfall

Very nice hike through the shady gorge to the waterfall, where you can also swim. There are always passages where you have to climb over large rocks. We did the tour with children, which is possible (if the children already have hiking experience), but takes much longer. Non-slip shoes that can also get wet are essential.
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Access is from …

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June 29, 2024,Wanderung zum Richti-Wasserfall

Activated too late. Nice hike to the Richti waterfall. At the beginning you have to pay 3 euros. The path becomes more challenging over time, good footwear should really be a given. There were still people who struggled through the gorge in flip-flops.

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October 17, 2024,Kreta - Richtis-Schlucht

The Richti Gorge is very interesting and varied. It has everything. Stairs, idyllic paths, ropes, climbing sections and the crowning glory, the waterfall with the option to swim. It is recommended for everyone. It costs €3 to enter, but it is worth it.

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Lachanas stone bridge at the entrance to the Richti Gorge

Richtis Gorge Information Point

Ruined Stone House

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

Waterfall and Pool near the Richtis Gorge

Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge

Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage

Lachanas Bridge

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