View of Chania Lighthouse – Theriso Gorge Scenic Road loop from Chania

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View of Chania Lighthouse – Theriso Gorge Scenic Road loop from Chania

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View of Chania Lighthouse – Theriso Gorge Scenic Road loop from Chania

03:45

76.1km

1,030m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 72.0 km for 321 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

View of Chania Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lighthouse indicates the entrance. Very nice little port.

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16.4 km

Church of Fournes

Highlight • Religious Site

Great taverna here too

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21.3 km

Mountain road between Meskla and Therisso

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

From the village of Theriso it is very steep for a few hairpin bends, but then it is all easily rideable. Wonderfully secluded and magnificent views.

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32.2 km

Theriso Gorge Scenic Road

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The road with good asphalt meanders along a river bed. Partly shady, partly sunny, sometimes wide, sometimes narrow between rocks. A top route. The incline is always below 10%.

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56.3 km

Orange, Lemon, and Avocado Groves

Highlight • Natural

70.8 km

Beach

72.1 km

Sunset Beach

Beach

76.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.2 km

12.9 km

870 m

630 m

357 m

203 m

Surfaces

74.3 km

1.64 km

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

August 23, 2021,Kreta-Tour: Theriso, Zourva, Fournes

My favorite tour from Ag. Marina going uphill in the shady gorge of Theriso. Take a Greek coffee in Theriso before climbing to Zourva. Enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the hills and the serpentine road down to Meskla. New tarmac on the finish line.