This route combines part of the E4 route with the gorge of Fygos to create a beautiful circular route in the wild landscape of the Cretan White Mountains. Fee for passing through Fygos gorge is 2€ per person.
OSM map layer · LineString
35.33, 23.84 · rel 19442947
35.33, 23.84 · rel 19442947
KAS 05
A 5,1 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Kriti.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kriti
5,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× ruins
1× summit
Agia Irini Gorge Entry
Attraction ·
on the route
1,7 km
33%
Castle
ruins ·
on the route
4,4 km
86%
Πειρούς
summit ·
248 m off route
4,7 km
92%
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 05 is 5.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, KAS 05 takes approximately 1h 16min to complete.
Yes, KAS 05 is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
KAS 05 starts near coordinates 35.3294, 23.837.
KAS 05 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
KAS 05 is maintained and managed by Chania Trails.