Wandelroutes Samariakloof

Samaria Gorge & Peaks

Located within the White Mountains of western Crete, this area features the 16-kilometer Samaria Gorge, one of Europe's longest canyons. The route descends from the Omalos plateau to the Libyan Sea, passing through the narrow 'Iron Gates' where rock walls rise 300 meters high. Surrounding the gorge are the Lefka Ori peaks, including Pachnes, the range's highest summit at 2,452 meters, and the rugged formations of Gingilos and Volakiás. The park is a protected UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and habitat for the rare Kri-Kri goat.

Samaria Gorge & Peaks — Kaart

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Samaria Gorge

A beautiful national park. Its top attraction is a point where two massive rocks form a passage just few meters narrow.

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Pachnes

At 2,452 meters, this is the highest summit of the Lefka Ori range and the second-highest peak in Crete. It is characterized by a unique high-altitude 'mountain desert' landscape with views extending to the Libyan Sea.

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Samaria gorge

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Gingilos

A 2,080-meter peak rising above the Xyloskalo entrance of the Samaria Gorge. The mountain is known for its distinctive limestone spires, deep caves, and a natural rock arch located along the hiking trail.

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Samaria Gorge

The Samariá Gorge is a

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Samaria gorge

The Samariá Gorge is a

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Samaria gorge

The Samariá Gorge is a

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Samaria gorge

The Samariá Gorge is a

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Samaria gorge

The Samariá Gorge is a

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Samaria gorge

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Volakiás

Standing at 2,116 meters, this peak is situated adjacent to Mount Gingilos. It features steep cliffs and provides a vantage point for viewing the vertical drop of the Samaria Gorge and the western Cretan coastline.

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Melindaou

A 2,133-meter summit located in the northern section of the White Mountains. The peak is a notable point along the E4 European long-distance path, surrounded by the range's characteristic barren terrain.