The Route of Elyros (S3) - This short circular route guides visitors to the entire archaeological site of Ancient Elyros, offering at the same time an unlimited view of the The Route of Elyros (S3) - Lefka Ori (White Mountains) and the Libyan Sea
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35.29, 23.79 · rel 19443763
35.29, 23.79 · rel 19443763
KAS 03
A 3,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Kriti.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kriti
3,3km
Distance
+346m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
22
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× ruins
1× summit
1× castle
Ruins
ruins ·
on the route
3,3 km
100%
Cisterns
ruins ·
on the route
3,3 km
100%
Κεφάλα
summit ·
80 m off route
3,3 km
100%
Walls
ruins ·
98 m off route
3,3 km
100%
Αρχαία Έλυρος
ruins ·
103 m off route
3,3 km
100%
Walls
ruins ·
106 m off route
3,3 km
100%
Κουλές
castle ·
128 m off route
3,3 km
100%
Tombs
ruins ·
190 m off route
3,3 km
100%
Tombs
ruins ·
190 m off route
3,3 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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
KAS 03 is 3.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, KAS 03 takes approximately 50 min to complete.
Yes, KAS 03 is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
KAS 03 starts at Rodovani.
KAS 03 is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
KAS 03 is maintained and managed by Chania Trails.