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Canyon Hike – Kritsa Gorge loop from Panagia Kera

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Canyon Hike – Kritsa Gorge loop from Panagia Kera

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Canyon Hike – Kritsa Gorge loop from Panagia Kera

01:52

5.87km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

Climbing Aids at the Entrance to the Gorge

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Climbing aids make it easier to get into the gorge

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1.72 km

Entrance to Kritsa Gorge

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Good, closed walking shoes are recommended for this tour.

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1.73 km

Canyon Hike

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Good shoes and good sun protection are recommended.

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1.87 km

Narrow Canyon Passage

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Good, closed walking shoes are recommended for this tour. Several sections require climbing.

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2.00 km

Kritsa Gorge

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Very beautiful gorge, not much elevation but good fitness required. Partly with the help of crampons and ropes. Sturdy shoes are more than useful.

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2.13 km

Canyon in Eastern Crete

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Good, closed walking shoes are recommended for this tour. In several parts you have to climb and clamber.

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3.40 km

View into Kritsa Gorge

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Kritsa Gorge (Greek Φαράγγι Κριτσάς [fa'ragi kri'tsas]) is a narrow gorge not far from the town of Kritsa, in Crete, Greece, west of Agios Nikolaos.

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3.87 km

Minoan path

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Easily walkable path, easy to find even without a GPS. Suitable for children.

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

1.58 km

933 m

902 m

111 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

1.17 km

944 m

669 m

425 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Sunday 28 June

32°C

23°C

3 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2023,Kritsa Schlucht Rundweg

Very beautiful gorge! Requires surefootedness and light climbing skills. Should only be undertaken with hiking shoes.

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July 5, 2021,Wanderung durch Kritsa Schlucht.

Super nice short hike. Surefootedness and a bit of climbing are required!

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August 30, 2021,Kritsa Schlucht – Aussichtspunkt Runde von Καμάρι

Short hike with sturdy shoes and easy to walk even in the heat. We had a lot of fun on this family outing.

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May 29, 2022,Kritsa

Starting point is at point B!
Unfortunately I started navigating too late. sorry

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October 4, 2025,Kreta: Kritsa-Schlucht

The first tour of our hiking week in Crete. Highly recommended as an introduction, with many great views and a moderate level of exertion. The village unexpectedly boasts many small shops, so we were able to restock our trusty leather slippers.

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April 19, 2026,Kritsa-Schlucht – Schlucht im Osten Kretas Runde von Panagia Kera

Very nice gorge tour once you find the entrance. Before the village of Kritsa, turn right at a bend following the sign Picture 2. We drove to the middle of the village and found no parking.
That extended the tour 😱. Otherwise, a nice little place with beautiful shops and taverns.

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November 1, 2021,Kritsa Schlucht, Kreta

You had to use your hands in relatively many places to move forward. Wasn't always easy.

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May 10, 2023,➡️ Kritsa - Schlucht 👌🏾⛅

Really nice gorge with a few tricky climbing passages 👍🏾

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Canyon Hike – Kritsa Gorge loop from Panagia Kera

Climbing Aids at the Entrance to the Gorge

Entrance to Kritsa Gorge

Canyon Hike

Narrow Canyon Passage

Kritsa Gorge

Canyon in Eastern Crete

View into Kritsa Gorge

Minoan path

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