Zas Cave – Mount Zas Summit (Naxos) loop from Φιλότι

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Zas Cave – Mount Zas Summit (Naxos) loop from Φιλότι

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Zas Cave – Mount Zas Summit (Naxos) loop from Φιλότι

04:40

11.2km

650m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.53 km for 1.71 km

After 5.45 km for 149 m

After 5.81 km for 465 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.19 km

Zas Cave

Highlight • Cave

The cave where according to the legend the god Zeus was born.

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5.45 km

Mount Zas Summit (Naxos)

Highlight • Summit

The highlight of the mountains in the Cyclades. The view is amazing.

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6.33 km

Mount Zas Summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest mountain in the Cyclades. A climb is definitely worth it. The view is great!

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8.46 km

View of the White Chapel on the Hill

Highlight • Religious Site

Offers a nice contrast to the barren rocks

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9.84 km

Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

from Filoti quite a climb but the view is worth it.

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11.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

3.58 km

1.58 km

755 m

430 m

115 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

2.83 km

1.94 km

1.50 km

870 m

430 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

22°C

13°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Comments

August 12, 2022,Greece-22.7: Monte Zas, der höchste Berg der Kykladen

There are 2 reasons to climb Monte Zas. On the one hand it is the highest mountain in the Cyclades with 1003 HM and at the same time the mountain on which Zeus grew up. It was a great and challenging tour because on the descent we missed the path and descended in the fall line. That pushed me to …

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