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Osios Nikolaos Chapel – Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall loop from Asomatos

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Osios Nikolaos Chapel – Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall loop from Asomatos

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Osios Nikolaos Chapel – Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall loop from Asomatos

01:05

3.71km

100m

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: August 22, 2026

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243 m

Magic Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

One of my most beautiful experiences! The highlight is going into the cold water (approx. 10 degrees) and swimming to the waterfall ♥️♥️♥️ You should get there early though, not recommended in high season

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323 m

Osios Nikolaos Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

A mystical place with this wonderful chapel ... definitely see from the inside

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425 m

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

There is an old and a new staircase. If you want to go into the waterfall you should take the old stairs. If you just want to look, I would take the new one. I did both what I can recommend. Even if swimming in the waterfall through the cold water is really not without it, you will be richly rewarded

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465 m

Waterfall from above

Highlight • Waterfall

Worth seeing and a pleasant way to cool down on hot days.

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1.01 km

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trail

Highlight • Gorge

Very nice hiking trail with opportunity to cool off

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1.89 km

Dam and river crossing in Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Highlight • River

Personally, I didn't think it was great

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2.62 km

Gorge Entrance

Highlight • Gorge

The Kourtaliotiko Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Κουρταλιώτικος) is one of the most spectacular gorges in Crete and a must-see for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Here, the Megalopotamos river plunges through narrow rock walls, forming waterfalls and creating a tropical-looking valley with palm trees, fig trees, and a wild, romantic landscape.

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Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trailhead

Highlight • Gorge

There is free parking at the top of the road ... from there you can wonderfully explore the gorge

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3.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.55 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.70 km

481 m

274 m

110 m

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Saturday 22 August

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Comments

February 8, 2026,Natürlicher Bach – Megalopotamos‑Schlucht Runde von Atsipades

The gorge was truly beautiful... even though it's been artificially enhanced, they did a fantastic job 👍 In summer it costs €5, which is also okay... Unfortunately, you can't cross the river anymore, so the tour was a bit short... oh well, then it's off to the beach 😄🌞👍

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April 17, 2022,Wanderrunde von Ασώματος

Very nice, you had to cross the river a couple of times, so it's worth the detour as an in-between hike. Water was already warm enough

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May 27, 2022,Kourtaliotiko-Schlucht kreta

This was a nice little tour with highlights like swimming in the river

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June 9, 2025,Kreta 3️⃣ 》 65./2025 🏖🇬🇷⛰️ Kourtaliotiko-Schlucht

We owe the two exciting micro-adventure destinations of our Crete vacation today to our kids' wishes and suggestions!
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First, we headed to the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, which was already very impressive during the drive. After finding a free parking space, we descended the many steps into the gorge (entrance fee €5 per person), where we first admired the impressive waterfall …

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Osios Nikolaos Chapel – Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall loop from Asomatos

Magic Waterfall

Osios Nikolaos Chapel

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Waterfall

Waterfall from above

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trail

Dam and river crossing in Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Gorge Entrance

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trailhead

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