Sarakina Gorge – Climbing Aid in Kritsa Gorge loop from Mirtos

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Sarakina Gorge – Climbing Aid in Kritsa Gorge loop from Mirtos

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Sarakina Gorge – Climbing Aid in Kritsa Gorge loop from Mirtos

04:27

14.5km

370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 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 7.17 km for 1.44 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.74 km

Mithi Mountain Village

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A small mountain village in the foothills of the Lasithi Mountains. The tavern in the center of town is a meeting place for tourists passing through and hiking, as well as the few locals.

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5.76 km

Parking and Entrance to Sarakinas Canyon

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7.09 km

Sarakina Gorge

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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 …

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7.38 km

Waterfalls in the Gorge of Sarakina

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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 …

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7.87 km

Rest area by the stream in Sarakina Gorge

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For the Sarakina Gorge you need hiking shoes and

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8.00 km

Climbing Passage in Rocky Canyon

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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 …

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8.25 km

Climbing Aid in Kritsa Gorge

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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 …

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.44 km

956 m

469 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.01 km

2.88 km

2.67 km

760 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

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Comments

October 30, 2022,Zur Sarakinas Schlucht

Unfortunately, the tour is not recommended! The actual gorge is not accessible to mere mortals. After 200m it's over! It's enough for some spectacular pictures! The way *to* the gorge is the most boring thing we walked in 10 days Crete hiking holiday! In desperation we walked through the river bed on the way back, but that didn't help either. …

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