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Kounaviano Gorge – Old Mill Ruins of Kounavi loop from Skalani

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Kounaviano Gorge – Old Mill Ruins of Kounavi loop from Skalani

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Kounaviano Gorge – Old Mill Ruins of Kounavi loop from Skalani

03:09

10.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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5.88 km

Kounavon Municipality of Kazantzakis Conservation Area

Highlight • Natural

6.16 km

Rocky Water Channel in Kounavon, Kazantzakis Municipality

Highlight • Gorge

6.16 km

Old Stone House Ruins in Kounavoi

Highlight • Historical Site

Actually an easy, beautiful, shady hike. Actually! We recommend sturdy shoes, durable trousers and good outerwear.
The path is partially overgrown with underhand thorns. We had to look for a …

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6.33 km

Kounaviano Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Sturdy shoes and long trousers are strongly recommended: In May, the vegetation was sometimes so dense that the path was rarely clearly visible.

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6.60 km

Wooden bridge over stream in Kounavon, Kazantzakis

Highlight • Bridge

6.74 km

Old Mill Ruins of Kounavi

Highlight • Historical Site

7.63 km

Riverbed Trail in Kounavoi, Kazantzakis Municipality

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The route includes several river crossings, usually without a bridge. In May, the water was low, so it wasn't challenging. Otherwise, be prepared for wet feet!

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10.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

3.99 km

2.22 km

Surfaces

5.32 km

3.34 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 26 August

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Kounaviano Gorge – Old Mill Ruins of Kounavi loop from Skalani

Kounavon Municipality of Kazantzakis Conservation Area

Rocky Water Channel in Kounavon, Kazantzakis Municipality

Old Stone House Ruins in Kounavoi

Kounaviano Gorge

Wooden bridge over stream in Kounavon, Kazantzakis

Old Mill Ruins of Kounavi

Riverbed Trail in Kounavoi, Kazantzakis Municipality

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