Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Richtis Waterfall loop from Sitia Municipal Unit

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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Richtis Waterfall loop from Sitia Municipal Unit

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Wooden stairs in Richtis Gorge – Richtis Waterfall loop from Sitia Municipal Unit

03:53

11.4km

390m

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 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.11 km

Ruins

5.45 km

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

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

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6.26 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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6.78 km

Richtis Gorge Waterfall

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From beach car park 1, entrance below, it is an easy and short hike over stones, water, walkways and great flora
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6.92 km

Small Waterfalls

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Below the big waterfall there are some smaller ones. Also beautiful 🤩

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7.19 km

View of Richtis Gorge

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View from below into the gorge.

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8.06 km

Richtis Waterfall

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There is a rest area with table and benches at the waterfall and the sea, but the food and drinks itself must be brought, as there is nowhere to kiosk or a refreshments.

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8.43 km

Rope-Assisted Rocky Passage

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Really helpful 👍

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10.1 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 …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

3.13 km

1.19 km

896 m

340 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

2.66 km

1.80 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

23°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

October 8, 2025,Kreta: Richtis-Schlucht

This gorge is one of the most famous places on Crete. It is more varied than the gorges we've visited so far, but apart from the small waterfall with wooden steps, it doesn't offer any truly spectacular sections. Other places on Crete fared better in this regard. Similar sections can also be found in the valleys of Saxon Switzerland.

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September 27, 2022,Richti- Schlucht

Beautiful hike with a refreshing swim at the waterfall. Even the beach, albeit with many large stones, invites you to swim in crystal clear water.

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October 22, 2024,Wanderung

Really beautiful tour through the Richtis Gorge, parking is possible in addition to the parking lot on the road in a gravel parking lot to the right before the bend, the walk to the gorge is about 1km (you just have to walk back up to the parking lot at the end) entrance fee 3 euros per adult, children are …

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May 12, 2023,12.05.2023 Kreta Richtischlucht Kreta

Today we hike through the Richi Gorge. A true highlight. A narrow path through a jungle-like landscape. Everything is totally green, blooming and liana-like plants hang from the trees. An absolute stroke of luck.

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September 24, 2024,Richtischlucht

A hike through an "oasis" of Crete, here the trees 🌳 are much bigger, much greener, here things are still sprouting even in late summer/autumn, a vegetation without equal

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October 19, 2022,🇬🇷 Ritchi Schlucht mit Wasserfall + Beach Έξω Μουλιανά

That was a very varied hike with a shower jungle feeling. Through the narrow gorge we went past Gumpen, over serpentine rocks polished smooth by the water. Constantly balancing on steps in the water to the great waterfall and on to the rocky beach. And back again.

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November 1, 2024,in der Richti-Schlucht

Back and forth along the small stream with orange trees, palm trees and figs. Unfortunately, the battery ran out at some point on the way back.

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May 19, 2024,12.05.2023 Kreta Richtischlucht

On our last day of vacation we walk through the Richti Gorge. We were here last year and we really liked it. It is probably one of the greenest gorges on Crete. It is covered in jungle-like vegetation and you walk almost exclusively in the shade. Just right for the high temperatures. You shouldn't miss this gorge if you are …

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