Walking across the Ledge of the Caldera, this most popular route of Santorini will offer hikers a taste of the geology of this island along with a continuous shopping promenade in one cosmopolitan location probably filled with walkers.
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36.45, 25.41 · rel 15877154
36.45, 25.41 · rel 15877154
Santorini Trail 09 - The Ledge of the Caldera
10,3 km from Fira to Oia through alpine terrain and mountains.
Fira
→
Oia
linear
10,3km
Distance
+290m
Ascent
hiking
SAC
linear
Shape
24
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 17 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× Attraction
1× monument
2× castle
5× viewpoint
1× summit
Volkan "photo spot"
Attraction ·
270 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Epidemic Internet Cafe
Attraction ·
341 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Μνημείο Ποντιακής Γενοκτονίας
monument ·
57 m off route
2,6 km
25%
The White Door theatro
Attraction ·
31 m off route
8,8 km
86%
(Chariot with flower)
Attraction ·
on the route
10,3 km
100%
Sea horse (sculpture)
Attraction ·
on the route
10,3 km
100%
Wooden Boat
Attraction ·
on the route
10,3 km
100%
Καστέλι Οίας
castle ·
on the route
10,3 km
100%
Oia Blue Dome Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
26 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Τρεις καμπάνας των Φηρών
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Blue Dome
viewpoint ·
36 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Κάστρο Σκάρου
castle ·
138 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Ammoudi
Attraction ·
173 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Beach STP
Attraction ·
236 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Fira
viewpoint ·
246 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
280 m off route
10,3 km
100%
Σκάρος
summit ·
286 m off route
10,3 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
Santorini Trail 09 - The Ledge of the Caldera is 10.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Santorini Trail 09 - The Ledge of the Caldera takes approximately 2h 34min to complete.
No, Santorini Trail 09 - The Ledge of the Caldera is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Fira to Oia. Plan ahead for return transport.
Santorini Trail 09 - The Ledge of the Caldera starts at Fira.
Santorini Trail 09 - The Ledge of the Caldera is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.