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Samaria Gorge – Samaria Gorge Entrance loop from Samaria Gorge - Entrance

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Samaria Gorge – Samaria Gorge Entrance loop from Samaria Gorge - Entrance

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4.9

(1623)

9,687

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Samaria Gorge – Samaria Gorge Entrance loop from Samaria Gorge - Entrance

08:21

24.7km

1,200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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159 m

Xyloskalo Descent — Samaria Gorge National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The first 600 meters of altitude you hike on a relatively steep serpentine path, the "Xylóskalo" - in German "wooden ladder" down. But it is well developed and secured at the difficult places with railings. Nevertheless, surefootedness is required.

Should something happen, mules wait in several places to collect the injured and transport them to Agia Roumeli. Theoretically, the entire route in the Samaria Gorge is controlled by forest officials.

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1.59 km

Drinking water fountain in Samaria Gorge

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one of several possibilities in the gorge to fill up his water bottle

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3.65 km

Samaria Gorge

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As a rule, a few hundred people start the tour through the gorge here every day.

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9.47 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

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many small wooden bridges lead over the stream in the Samaria Gorge

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10.00 km

Steep Cliffs of the Samaria Gorge

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in the lower part of the gorge, just before the exit, the gorge narrows and you are in the middle of high and steep rock faces.

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10.4 km

Rocky trail in Samaria National Park

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A large steep slope above the hiking trail

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10.9 km

Iron Gates (Sideroportes), Samaria Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Absolutely impressive the steep rock face and the beautiful path on the boardwalk over the stream!

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12.3 km

Samaria Gorge Entrance

Highlight • Gorge

Usually hundreds of people start the tour here every day

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

10.9 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

10.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 15 August

19°C

12°C

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Comments

May 9, 2024,Samaria-Schlucht Himmelfahrt 2024

This gorge is a must-see if you are on holiday in Crete.

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October 2, 2023,Wanderung

Also popularly called the Sankta Samaritan Gorge. You walk in a group down a very demanding hiking trail. and? Still really great and a must if you are in Crete. You can just do it if you are untrained and healthy. Then take the boat to Sougia and then take the bus back.

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September 22, 2025,Samaria-Schlucht

Unfortunately I started the recording too late, and I had already climbed about 100 meters.

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September 6, 2022,Samaria Schlucht

A few meters are missing because I switched on Komoot too late..😀

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May 24, 2023,Samaria Gorge Crete

Stunning views but do not do this walk if:

1 - You have any form of debilitating medical conditions

2 - You have a weight issue as it will destroy your knees and breathing will be an issue, particularly in the heat

3 - You aren’t used to extremely strenuous walking

September 16, 2021,Samaria kloof op Kreta

Great trip. Recommended to everyone who comes to Crete. Make sure you have some training and good footwear!!
Earmte also wants to play a role.

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October 3, 2022,Samaria Schlucht

Very beautiful, but also demanding hike. Good shoes are a must! Breathtaking scenery. Definitely go early because there are a lot of people out and about.

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July 24, 2022,Samaria Schlucht (Kreta)

I don't think this tour needs a special title. "Samaria Gorge" sounds epic enough 😅👍.
Where do we start?: Preferably at the top ☝️, at 1200 meters above sea level. That's when the tour starts...but maybe we'll start even earlier...when I actually only wanted to lie on the beach for 7 days and only wanted to cover meters in altitude …

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Samaria Gorge – Samaria Gorge Entrance loop from Samaria Gorge - Entrance

Xyloskalo Descent — Samaria Gorge National Park

Drinking water fountain in Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Steep Cliffs of the Samaria Gorge

Rocky trail in Samaria National Park

Iron Gates (Sideroportes), Samaria Gorge

Samaria Gorge Entrance

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