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E4 Trail Near Nida Plateau – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Idaean Cave

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E4 Trail Near Nida Plateau – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Idaean Cave

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E4 Trail Near Nida Plateau – Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis) loop from Idaean Cave

08:19

17.1km

1,190m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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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 3.51 km for 7.32 km

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2.03 km

E4 Trail Near Nida Plateau

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A place in the middle of the mountains and absolutely quiet. You can't even hear the breath of the wind here. In August a nice place to reflect and enjoy …

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3.46 km

Akolita Viewpoint (Psiloritis, 1840 m)

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Part of the E4 trail to the summit of Psiloritis, starting from the Nida Plateau (Ideon Antron Cave). The way is difficult but well marked (2 red dots). Mostly loose …

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8.11 km

Mount Ida Summit (Psiloritis)

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On the roof of Crete you have a sensational all-round view of the region

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8.67 km

Psiloritis (Timios Stavros) Summit

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Climb to the roof of CRETE, climb the highest mountain, the "Psiloritis" (2456m), climbing just under 5km/900m (category black/difficult). Very few people, just a few nice pilgrims and hikers. During …

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