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Start of the Gigilos Ascent – Kleidiako Restaurant loop from Samaria Gorge - Entrance

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Start of the Gigilos Ascent – Kleidiako Restaurant loop from Samaria Gorge - Entrance

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4.6

(5)

22

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Start of the Gigilos Ascent – Kleidiako Restaurant loop from Samaria Gorge - Entrance

01:38

4.82km

240m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς

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126 m

Start of the Gigilos Ascent

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Here it goes steeply down into the Samaria Gorge

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137 m

Kleidiako Restaurant

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Small restaurant with a shop for souvenirs.

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229 m

View of Samaria Gorge from the Entrance Café

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Beautiful entrance to the Samaria Gorge

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288 m

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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322 m

Samaria Gorge Entrance

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Buses from Chania arrive here.
In the summer, early morning buses bring hikers to the entrance of the Samaria Gorge.
In August 2023, buses departed from Chania at 05:00, 06:15, …

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322 m

Hike to Kallergi Mountain Refuge

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Great place with a gigantic view.

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4.77 km

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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4.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.88 km

1.39 km

1.23 km

304 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

1.36 km

1.23 km

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< 100 m

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Tuesday 25 August

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