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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

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4.8

(28)

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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

01:21

4.69km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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630 m

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trail

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Very nice hiking trail with opportunity to cool off

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1.30 km

Start of the River Hike to the Waterfall

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The river is clear and clean here – perfect for dipping your feet in.
In some places, there are shallow pools where you can cool off.
The splashing of the …

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1.61 km

The Megalopotamos (Greek: Μεγαλοπόταμος, "Great River") is one of the most important rivers in Crete and flows through the Kourtaliotiko Gorge – one of the island's most spectacular landscapes. With …

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1.82 km

Megalopotamos Gorge

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From time to time the path crosses and you have to look for the transition through the water .... wonderful

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1.95 km

River Crossing

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Remove shoes, socks, and possibly pants to have your feet free.
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Look for a wide, flat spot with a smooth surface (sand or small pebbles).
Avoid …

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3.90 km

Gorge Entrance

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The Kourtaliotiko Gorge (Greek: Φαράγγι Κουρταλιώτικος) is one of the most spectacular gorges in Crete and a must-see for nature lovers, hikers, and adventurers. Here, the Megalopotamos river plunges through …

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3.97 km

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trailhead

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There is free parking at the top of the road ... from there you can wonderfully explore the gorge

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4.60 km

View of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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The Kourtaliotiko Gorge (Greek Κουρταλιώτικο φαράγγι) is a mountain range in the south of the Greek island of Crete, between the mountains of western Kouroupa and eastern Xiro. It is …

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4.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.70 km

1.17 km

638 m

181 m

Surfaces

2.00 km

1.11 km

638 m

620 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

26°C

16°C

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Natural Stream – Megalopotamos Gorge loop from Asomatos

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trail

Start of the River Hike to the Waterfall

Natural Stream

Megalopotamos Gorge

River Crossing

Gorge Entrance

Kourtaliotiko Gorge Trailhead

View of the Kourtaliotiko Gorge

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