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Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage – Sarakina Gorge loop from Mithi

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Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage – Sarakina Gorge loop from Mithi

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4.9

(235)

747

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Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage – Sarakina Gorge loop from Mithi

02:03

6.04km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.45 km for 921 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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1.30 km

Parking and Entrance to Sarakinas Canyon

Highlight • Parking

1.38 km

Sarakina Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

The gorge is approximately 1.5 km long and between three and ten meters wide, only reaching greater widths in a few places. The rock walls reach a height of about 150 m. The Kriopotamos River flows through the gorge, its water level varying throughout the year due to wet winters and dry summers.

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1.60 km

Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage

Highlight • Gorge

The narrow passage at the beginning is a wonderful photo opportunity for me. In the early hours, the walls shimmer golden through the sun ...

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1.64 km

Sarakina Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

I liked this gorge very much.

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1.67 km

Waterfalls in the Gorge of Sarakina

Highlight • Gorge

A real highlight! (at least when it's dry, with water in the canyon I'd rather stay away) An entertaining climb with lots of interesting insights and views, there's something new waiting around every corner. Narrow passages, ropes, ladders and "crawling passages" - extremely varied tour and always the opportunity to choose a route (sometimes easier, sometimes more difficult) - really, really great!

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1.77 km

Climbing Aid in Kritsa Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

In some places there are climbing aids for safe crossings.

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2.02 km

Climbing Passage in Rocky Canyon

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3.59 km

View of the Canyon

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.04 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

921 m

812 m

649 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

1.03 km

921 m

379 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

36°C

27°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 15, 2025,Atemberaubender Durchgang – Sarakinas Schlucht Runde von Mithi

Very beautiful gorge - it was a lot of fun 🤗 in summer (15.07) unfortunately completely dried out, but it was still great 👍

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August 9, 2022,Atemberaubender Durchgang – Sarakinas Schlucht Runde von Μύθοι

The path through the gorge is really beautiful but definitely not a walk. You have to be able to climb a bit. It goes over huge boulders and through tiny crevices. Sometimes you can't avoid getting your feet wet to cross the little river. You will be rewarded with magnificent views, many small waterfalls and natural pools in which you …

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March 13, 2025,Breathtaking passage – Sarakinas Gorge loop from Mithi

This is listed as an Expert trail - Google reviews listed as easy (likely reviewed by 25yo's who live on climbing walls). We decided to give it a try. We're both in our late 60's and in half decent shape. It was the hardest trek we've done, but mostly we have stuck with Intermediate. There were a lot of spots …

April 30, 2022,Schluchtenwanderung 30.04.2022: Sarakinas-Schlucht

Here, too, the GPS data, in terms of running or climbing time and speed, unfortunately does not match.

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June 6, 2022,Kreta:Sarakinas Schlucht-oder Spider Woman trifft Aquaman

First of all: This is a great tour,😍😍 I think it's mega, but don't underestimate it. There is climbing, sometimes with and sometimes without a rope or iron handles, rocks are crossed that are completely smooth and really slippery and you stand up to your knees in well-tempered water. In addition, narrow crevices are crossed, which require an elastic waist. …

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October 12, 2021,Atemberaubender Durchgang – Sarakinas Schlucht Runde von Κοινότητα Χριστού

A short but really exciting tour, with lots of climbing.
Even in October there is still water, but not so much that your feet get wet.
In May/June it is a different story. You can't do it without getting wet ankles.
You can find the hiking video right here:

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September 15, 2023,Sarakinas Schlucht- Runde vom Parkplatz der Schlucht

Short but challenging climbing through the gorge. The way back goes back on the road.

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October 16, 2023,Sarakinas Schlucht von Μύρτος(Mithi)

We actually wanted to hike through a stream and were prepared for wet feet. But at the end of October the olive trees got all the water. All I met were black “snakes” that stretched through the entire gorge. It's part of it here. But it's a great little hike, we chose the way back via the road and didn't …

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Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage – Sarakina Gorge loop from Mithi

Parking and Entrance to Sarakinas Canyon

Sarakina Gorge

Sarakina Gorge Narrow Passage

Sarakina Gorge

Waterfalls in the Gorge of Sarakina

Climbing Aid in Kritsa Gorge

Climbing Passage in Rocky Canyon

View of the Canyon

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