The first part of this route takes hikers from Paleochora to Temenia, following a seaside trail (E4) at first and then a trail through the gorge of Anydroi and further mountain trails.
OSM map layer · LineString
35.26, 23.73 · rel 19131763
35.26, 23.73 · rel 19131763
Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino - Day 1
14,0 km from Paleochora to Temenia through alpine terrain and mountains.
Paleochora
→
Temenia
linear
14,0km
Distance
+1236m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
3× summit
Αρχαία Υρτακίνα
ruins ·
30 m off route
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Καστρί
summit ·
213 m off route
14,0 km
100%
Προφήτης Ηλίας
summit ·
269 m off route
14,0 km
100%
Παπούρα
summit ·
485 m off route
14,0 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino - Day 1 is 14.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino - Day 1 takes approximately 3h 29min to complete.
No, Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino - Day 1 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Paleochora to Temenia. Plan ahead for return transport.
Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino - Day 1 starts at Paleochora.
Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino - Day 1 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino - Day 1 is maintained and managed by Chania Trails.