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View of Platania's Gorge – Stone Arch loop from Platania

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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Ρεθύμνης

View of Platania's Gorge – Stone Arch loop from Platania

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View of Platania's Gorge – Stone Arch loop from Platania

02:05

4.50km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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47 m

View of Platania's Gorge

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2

1.18 km

Stone Arch

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There is a great motif at the gate around midday when the sun is just above it.

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1.26 km

Vultures in Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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In the gorge you can see vultures circling overhead, waiting for you to fall. 😉

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1.34 km

Natural Arch on Rocky Trail

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5

1.53 km

View of Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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Few people even during the season. Beautiful view. You can look over the entire island and see the north and south coasts. There are also mountain goats and vultures to see.

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1.79 km

Oleander Plateau

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Oleander bushes can be seen in the riverbed

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2.38 km

View of Mount Psiloritis and the Amari Valley

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8

4.18 km

Platania Gorge

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Sure-footedness required; Griffon vultures are to be observed; 250-year-old cave church; great gorge!

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4.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.78 km

1.30 km

853 m

296 m

264 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

1.30 km

1.04 km

296 m

< 100 m

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