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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Dense Macchia Trail loop from Community of Zakros

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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Dense Macchia Trail loop from Community of Zakros

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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Dense Macchia Trail loop from Community of Zakros

01:26

3.82km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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869 m

Water Pipe Trail (Crete)

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Several times you have to cross a water pipe or go along it.

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869 m

Trail sign to Kato Zakros, Zakros, and Azokeramos

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The markings and signage are surprisingly well maintained by Greek standards.

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901 m

Water Channel Trail in the Gorge

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This also gives confidence. Not only orientation but also support. Nevertheless: be careful when climbing over.

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995 m

Dense Macchia Trail

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At the bottom of the gorge the path runs through dense macchi fields.

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1.02 km

Valley of the Dead Gorge

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The gorge is at its most beautiful in winter and early spring (lush vegetation, pleasant temperatures, no tourism), but you have to reckon with getting wet feet on one of …

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1.09 km

Minoan Burial Caves in Zakros Gorge

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Again and again you can see the caves in the gorge walls above the hiking trail, which were used by the Minoans to bury their dead. At the end of …

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1.38 km

Plant Diversity in the Gorge

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The variety of plants in the gorge is amazing, even now, after a very hot and long summer.

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1.91 km

Valley of the Dead (Zakros Gorge) on the E4 Trail

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The path through the valley of the dead is part of the E4 hiking trail.

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3.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.31 km

319 m

187 m

Surfaces

2.24 km

1.25 km

319 m

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Water Pipe Trail (Crete) – Dense Macchia Trail loop from Community of Zakros

Water Pipe Trail (Crete)

Trail sign to Kato Zakros, Zakros, and Azokeramos

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Dense Macchia Trail

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Minoan Burial Caves in Zakros Gorge

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