Taverna Vigles – Frangokastello Castle loop from Patsianos

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Taverna Vigles – Frangokastello Castle loop from Patsianos

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Taverna Vigles – Frangokastello Castle loop from Patsianos

03:02

11.1km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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560 m

Church of Agios Athanasios with Byzantine Frescoes

Highlight • Religious Site

The little church of St. Atranasios (the "Immortal") is located at the exit of Kallikratis Gorge. Its inconspicuous exterior does not give reason to expect that it is decorated with …

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950 m

Church of Saints Constantine and Helen, Kapsodasos

Highlight • Religious Site

Opposite the Vigles tavern, which is open all year round, is the village church of Kapsodasos, which is dedicated to the holy Byzantine imperial couple Constantine and Helena.

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992 m

Taverna Vigles

Highlight • Restaurant

Here you can enjoy authentic Greek hospitality after the strenuous hike to the archaic cult cave. Also a worthwhile destination for hikes starting at Frangokastello Beach. Even out of season, …

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6.42 km

Monastery of Agios Charalambos Ruins

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The remains of the monastery complex of St. Charalambos lie spectacularly in the plain against the backdrop of the White Mountains. The little church and the cemetery are still in …

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7.18 km

Memorial Statues at Frangokastello

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The right statue shows: Hatzimihalis Dalianis:
The castle has a long history of battles between locals and conquerors. The most famous took place in 1828 (May 17) between Cretans and …

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7.22 km

Frangokastello Castle

Highlight • Castle

beautiful "Magic Place" beach in the immediate vicinity of the castle. Also suitable for small children (with parents), as the water is very shallow and warm.

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9.37 km

Prickly Pear Cacti and Anemones Field

Highlight • Natural

In one field, a commendable attempt was made (temporarily) to break the monotony of agricultural products (olives and sheep) with opuntias, which bear delicious prickly pears from August onwards; in …

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9.97 km

Ancient Threshing Floors (Alónia) Near Patsianos

Highlight • Historical Site

Several old threshing floors, on which grain was threshed in the past, testify that the now fallow fields between olives, carob trees and stone walls (to protect against the wind) were once used for growing grain

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.48 km

4.10 km

510 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.14 km

3.10 km

1.99 km

1.73 km

155 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

21°C

12°C

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Comments

February 12, 2023,Große Κάμπος-Tour

Actually one of my running routes. On this beautiful winter morning, however, it was rededicated as a photo safari. Everything on paths, even if it doesn't seem so in the end according to the Komoot map!

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