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Hiking in Sfakia on a coastal trail, Crete

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Explore Thirasia, the neglected neighbour of Santorini and discover landscapes and villages that seem to take you back  in time. Here apart from electricity, cement and very few cars, nothing reminds ...

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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.4 km
Duration 3:05 h
Ascent 265 m
Descent 442 m

This hiking route takes you through the history of Sifnos, passing by places of great importance for sequential historical periods

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 1.3 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 43 m
Descent 14 m

The bridge of Dipotama is a stone bridge over Arkoudorema stream with characteristic hydrophilic vegetation surrounding it. The route that leads ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.4 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 216 m

This downhill route takes hikers from the ledge of the Caldera, down to the eastern coastline of Santorini, close to the underwater volcano of ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult
Distance 14.1 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 529 m
Descent 525 m

The Greek Islands Trail Tinos Section connects the current capital of Chora with the ancient one of Poles and the medieval one of Xombourgo in a ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 9.9 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 465 m
Descent 467 m

This hike connects Chora and Korthi beach, through the closest to the eastern seaside settlements and along traditionally built trails.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy closed
Distance 1.8 km
Duration 0:50 h
Ascent 18 m
Descent 191 m

This short (but currently impassable) route takes the hikers on a downhil trail from Pyrgos to Vothonas connecting two beautiful settlements

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recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 7.6 km
Duration 4:20 h
Ascent 263 m
Descent 263 m

Within 7.6 kms this route showcases the meadows and the forest of Pertouli, through mountainous trails, with lots of significant cultural items ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 442 m
Descent 442 m

Within 6 kms, this route takes hikers from Pertouli to the Gorge of Mana and back, offering panoramic views and a unique experience.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.2 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 142 m
Descent 142 m

Walk the beautiful old trails that connect the traditional settlements of Manolas, Potamos and Agrilia in this circular route.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.3 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 54 m
Descent 54 m

This short route will take hikers from Manolas towards Akra Simantiri, in the northeast of the island, giving a closer view to this volcanic land ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.6 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 40 m
Descent 122 m

This route takes hikers from the settlement of Akrotiri to the impressive Vlichada beach through vine fields and dirt roads.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 1.8 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 136 m
Descent 135 m

The circular trail that leads tothis bridge is approximately 2 kms long and offers magnificent views along the way.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
Distance 2.6 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 110 m
Descent 114 m

This short linear route connects the village of Pertouli with the fountain of Braiko through picturesque forest landscapes.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.7 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 406 m
Descent 394 m

This circular route takes hikers from Platys Gialos to the balcony of Profitis Ilias Kondou chappel and down to the beautiful bay of Fykiada ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 308 m
Descent 471 m

Walking across the Ledge of the Caldera, this most popular route of Santorini will offer hikers a taste of the geology of this island along with a ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.5 km
Duration 3:40 h
Ascent 234 m
Descent 259 m

Starting from the settlement of Akrotiri this route takes the hikers through some unique coastal landscapes and seaside cliffs before reaching the ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.8 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 79 m
Descent 255 m

From the historic settlement of Pyrgos this route takes the hikers down the eastern slopes of the extended Profitis Ilias massif towards Panagia ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 715 m
Descent 284 m

Take this route to get the full image of the watershed of Gerakonas, from Chora, down by the sea, through settlements and agricultural land, up to ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.2 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 253 m
Descent 317 m

Hike from the settlement of Pyrgos to Ancient Thira across the ridge of Profitis Ilias on this linear route.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.9 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 102 m
Descent 93 m

Take this route to the SE edge of the island to find beautiful chapels and ruins before reaching the abandoned Monastery "tis Keras"

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 206 m
Descent 206 m

This circular route will take hiker from Piso Meria to the monastery of Tromarchia on a breathtaking hike above the western coastline of Andros.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy closed
Distance 3 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 192 m
Descent 0 m

This currently closed route brings the hikers from the port of Riva to the capital of Manolas via an uphill trail through abandoned fields.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Cyclades
Andros Route - Arni Circular Route
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.9 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 223 m
Descent 240 m

This route circles around the extended residential network of Arni, passing by agricultural land, cottages and churches as well as the famous ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 2.6 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 202 m
Descent 202 m

This short route takes the hikers from Megalochori to the "Heart of Santorini" and down to the sea level, where encircled by the walls of the ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.7 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 151 m
Descent 151 m

This circular route takes the hikers from the settlement of Akrotiri to the impressive coastline of Apothiki and back to the start.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.5 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 72 m
Descent 280 m

From the Byzantine Church of Panagia Episkopis to the picturesque chappel of Agios Georgios to Katefio and further till the settlement of Pyrgos ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 58 m
Descent 260 m

This trail takes the hikers from Artemonas to the ancient mines in the northeast of Sifnos.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.6 km
Duration 2:20 h
Ascent 156 m
Descent 205 m

This route will take the hiker from the old capital city of Kastro to the most important monastery of Sifnos through historic trails with great ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Cyclades
Thirasia Trail 6 - Korfos - Manolas
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1 km
Duration 0:40 h
Ascent 162 m
Descent 3 m

This route connects the port of Korfos with the capital of Manolas, via an old cobblestone winding trail that covers 200m of elevation.

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Hiking Trail · Cyclades
Santorini Trail AM - Oia - Ammoudi
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 1.5 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 84 m
Descent 85 m

Take this descending trail from Oia to the old port of Ammoudi, crossing the inhabited sector and the layers of the volcano underneath to find the ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 226 m
Descent 81 m

This route leads from Aidonia higher above the Bay of Korthi to the monastery of Tromarchia on the slopes above the western coastline of Andros.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 345 m
Descent 107 m

This trail takes the hikers from Artemonas to Agios Symeon through the still cultivated backcountry of Sifnos.

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Hiking Trail · Cyclades
Sifnos Trail 06 - Sifnos Insiders
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.4 km
Duration 7:00 h
Ascent 635 m
Descent 635 m

This circular route is the longest of Sifnos, taking hikers from Apollonia to all of the central mainland sites of the island.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty T1 easy
Distance 0.3 km
Duration 0:10 h
Ascent 15 m
Descent 4 m

This small route gives access to the single-arched stone bridge of Tsoukali.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.1 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 264 m

This scenic trail takes hikers from the heights of the Monasteries of Agia Triada and Agios Stefanos down to the town of kalambaka through a ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Karditsa and Trikala
Meteora Trail M01 - Doupiani – Ypapanti Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 44 m

This trail runs on the west side of the Meteora Rocks, towards the furthest of them, that of Ypapanti Monastery, under the shade of the rocks, ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.1 km
Duration 1:40 h
Ascent 81 m
Descent 81 m

This route connects the settlement of Agrilia with the old quarry, in SW corner of the island via a dirt road. Be prepared for great views!

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 101 m
Descent 285 m

This route will guide the hiker from Apollonia to the wide beach of Platys Gyalos through terraced fields with their irrigation channels and ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 4.4 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 139 m
Descent 139 m

This circular route around the almost abandoned settlement of Chartes, is a nice walk with open views but it has not been much cared for.

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.9 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 187 m
Descent 188 m

Explore three beautiful settlements by crossing the valley that contains them and stroll around the abandoned and the inhabited zones that have ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 2.9 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 129 m
Descent 129 m

Take this circular route through the residential and agricultural network of Menites to witness the old ways of the inhabitants of this beautiful ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 258 m
Descent 573 m

This route begins from the highest point in the watershed of Chora and descends to the western side of the island, in order to meet the ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 42 m
Descent 485 m

Take this beautiful trail from Arni down to the beautiful Lefka Beach, following a scenic valley. 

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1 km
Duration 0:25 h
Ascent 43 m
Descent 43 m

The shortest hike on the island of Thirasia connects the capital of Manolas with the picturesque church of Agia Irini, in a place with ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 396 m
Descent 593 m

This route connects the settlement of Vakoni with Chora, through a series of beautiful settlements, while circumnavigating the watershed of ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.3 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 367 m
Descent 367 m

This small circular route connects the neigbourhoods of Ano Aprovatou with the beach of Koutsi and Kato Aprovatou through scenic trails and with ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 4:15 h
Ascent 667 m
Descent 439 m

This route offers another connection (additional to that of route 3) between Korthi and Chora, through the backcountry of Andros and some ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 3.4 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 321 m
Descent 346 m

This hike connects the settlements of Perissa and Kamari through the mountain pass of Sellada and brings the hikers through some interesting ...

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from Vasilis Deligiannis,   Outdooractive Editors
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.2 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 622 m
Descent 209 m

This route connects the sea-side settlement of Batsi with the mountainous village of Arni through wide trails, small settlements and with ...

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