Wildlife in the Kallikratis Gorge – Kallikratis Gorge loop from Kalikratis

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Wildlife in the Kallikratis Gorge – Kallikratis Gorge loop from Kalikratis

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Wildlife in the Kallikratis Gorge – Kallikratis Gorge loop from Kalikratis

03:04

9.39km

390m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Wild Herbs of Crete

Highlight • Cafe

At Janina and Μπάμπης there are not only preparations made from wild herbs, homemade jams and Cretan "grappa", but also delicious lemonade made from fresh, own citrus fruits.

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3.37 km

Wildlife in the Kallikratis Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

KriKri
The goats can be found almost everywhere on Crete, including here in the Kallikratis Gorge. Be careful, if the goats flee into the steep walls in fear, loose stones can fall down.

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3.70 km

Kallikratis Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

A beautiful gorge with few visitors. The paths are relatively well marked and easy to find.

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3.73 km

Kalikratis Gorge Circular Trail

Highlight • Gorge

Beautiful tour in kalikratis gorge

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4.67 km

View of Rocky Cliffs and Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.39 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

3.80 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

3.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

21°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

May 14, 2023,Wanderung

A beautiful hike through the Kallikratis Gorge. And a little coffee with lots of herbs. Very rustic!

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May 23, 2024,Kalikratis Schlucht

This tour is part of the European hiking trail E4. A path with an alpine feel, but with different vegetation and weather. We had about 30 degrees. The last part to the tavern is unfortunately only a tarmac road.

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November 3, 2025,Kreta Sfakia: durch die Kalikratisschlucht zum Kirchenfest Ag. Georgios o Methistis

Anyone wishing to hike up through the Kalikratis Gorge to the church festival must get up early if they want to arrive in time for the blessing. At that time, the gorge is frequented only by four-legged creatures, and one might think they are playing with boulders, which then crash down into the gorge.

Photo 7: Mandragora autumnalis, Autumn Mandrake

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