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Dense Macchia Trail – Water Pipe Trail (Crete) loop from Zakros

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Dense Macchia Trail – Water Pipe Trail (Crete) loop from Zakros

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Dense Macchia Trail – Water Pipe Trail (Crete) loop from Zakros

02:13

7.06km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

4.17 km

Plant Diversity in the Gorge

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The variety of plants in the gorge is amazing, even now, after a very hot and long summer.

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2

4.46 km

Minoan Burial Caves in Zakros Gorge

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Again and again you can see the caves in the gorge walls above the hiking trail, which were used by the Minoans to bury their dead. At the end of the gorge you come across the archaeological site of the Palace of Zakros. According to this, the caves must have been built around 1600 BC. to have been used as burial sites.

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3

4.53 km

Valley of the Dead Gorge

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The gorge is at its most beautiful in winter and early spring (lush vegetation, pleasant temperatures, no tourism), but you have to reckon with getting wet feet on one of the numerous creek crossings. On 02/22/22 not a single one of the tavernas in Kato Zakros was open.

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4

4.56 km

Dense Macchia Trail

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At the bottom of the gorge the path runs through dense macchi fields.

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5

4.65 km

Water Channel Trail in the Gorge

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This also gives confidence. Not only orientation but also support. Nevertheless: be careful when climbing over.

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6

4.68 km

Trail sign to Kato Zakros, Zakros, and Azokeramos

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The markings and signage are surprisingly well maintained by Greek standards.

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7

4.68 km

Water Pipe Trail (Crete)

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Several times you have to cross a water pipe or go along it.

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8

5.66 km

View of Zakros

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As long as you are still walking through the olive groves and have not yet descended into the gorge, you always have beautiful views of Zakros, which is surrounded by greenery.

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7.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

1.98 km

336 m

284 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

1.52 km

1.08 km

992 m

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Monday 2 November

24°C

17°C

18 %

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