M41 Valley of the Watermills

Dive into the secrest of Kythera following this circular trail through the valley of Mylopotamos with its waterfalls and watermills to connect the castle of Kato Chora with the settlement of Mylopotamos.

At 5.0 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 7 minutes.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained. The trail is officially waymarked as M41, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.