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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

View of Lake Kournas – Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

View of Lake Kournas – Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

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View of Lake Kournas – Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

00:29

1.90km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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150 m

Lake Kournas Outflow

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The small turtles are actually "pests" in that they are offspring of a Mexican water turtle (Trachemys scripta) kept as a pet, which pose a serious threat to the local ecosystem (haniotika-nea.gr/apiles-gia-to-ikosistima/).

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View of Lake Kournas

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Lake Kournas was only 7km from our hotel and perfect for a great hike on Crete. At the lake you can go pedal boating, eat and drink and take a relaxing break.
Here is my hike to Lake Kournas:

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562 m

Lake Kournas

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Wonderful lake with beautiful water and a great location

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797 m

Lake Kournas

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The only freshwater lake on the island. Boat rental and great mountain views. Close to the National Road

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977 m

Limni Taverna at Lake Kournas

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1.03 km

Lake Kournas

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Beautiful lake, the Kourna Lake. The path on the west side of the lake is closed. No circumnavigation possible!

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Beach at Lake Kournas

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Lake Kournas is the only natural freshwater lake on the Greek island of Crete. It is located in western Crete, near the north coast, near Georgioupolis. The lake's outflow empties …

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1.08 km

Tavernas on Lake Kournas

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Very nice restaurants right on the lake with a very nice view of the lake. The price is still quite reasonable. Prices between €12-18.

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1.90 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.61 km

155 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

21°C

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7 %

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View of Lake Kournas – Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

Lake Kournas Outflow

View of Lake Kournas

Lake Kournas

Lake Kournas

Limni Taverna at Lake Kournas

Lake Kournas

Beach at Lake Kournas

Tavernas on Lake Kournas

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