Koukoulé Peak (Koukoulé) – Kallergi Hut loop from ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ

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Koukoulé Peak (Koukoulé) – Kallergi Hut loop from ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ

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Koukoulé Peak (Koukoulé) – Kallergi Hut loop from ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ

04:06

12.0km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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6.89 km

Way to Koukoule Peak

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7.27 km

Koukoulé Peak (Koukoulé)

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7.67 km

Panoramic Viewpoint in the White Mountains

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8.15 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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11.7 km

Start of the Gigilos Ascent

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Here it goes steeply down into the Samaria Gorge

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11.8 km

Kleidiako Restaurant

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Small restaurant with a shop for souvenirs.

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11.9 km

Samaria National Park Entrance

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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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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

3.70 km

3.53 km

272 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

3.52 km

2.54 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,600 m)

Lowest point (1,060 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

14°C

3°C

10 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2023,🇬🇷 Kreta 2023 | Tag 9 | Kallergi Refuge

Another waypoint on our originally planned route – I feel good up in the mountains

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May 26, 2025,Omalos – Koukoule (1629 m)

Komoot says it took just under 5 hours, but we were on the trail for 8. A detour to the viewpoint at the Kallergi Refuge is recommended.

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Koukoulé Peak (Koukoulé) – Kallergi Hut loop from ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ

Café at the Entrance to Samaria Gorge

Way to Koukoule Peak

Koukoulé Peak (Koukoulé)

Panoramic Viewpoint in the White Mountains

Kallergi Hut

Start of the Gigilos Ascent

Kleidiako Restaurant

Samaria National Park Entrance

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