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Samaria Gorge – Ruins of Samaria Village loop from Fortress of Agia Roumeli

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Samaria Gorge – Ruins of Samaria Village loop from Fortress of Agia Roumeli

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(1320)

7,649

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Samaria Gorge – Ruins of Samaria Village loop from Fortress of Agia Roumeli

07:47

23.3km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Εθνικός Δρυμός Σαμαριάς

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Start point

Hotel

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3.36 km

Samaria Gorge

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Or the end if you get in at the top 🤓

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3.73 km

River in the Samaria Gorge

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The river runs through large parts of the gorge, not always carrying water but the river flow is always present.

Unfortunately, swimming is prohibited as the river carries drinking water.

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5.20 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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4

9.50 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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11.9 km

Clear-water pool in the Samaria Gorge

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A wonderful hike through the gorge with lots of stones.

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6

14.3 km

Ruins of Samaria Village

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This is where the gorge supervisors have their base and, in an emergency, a rescue helicopter can also land here. But mainly, the deserted mountain village is a great place …

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18.9 km

Iron Gates (Sideroportes), Samaria Gorge

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

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20.2 km

Samaria Gorge Entrance

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Usually hundreds of people start the tour here every day

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23.3 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.12 km

3.06 km

1.56 km

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

6.39 km

2.91 km

2.45 km

561 m

< 100 m

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