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Chania Trails - APO 07 - The Enchanted Forest
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Easy trail from Xirosterni & Souri villages to Roupakias forest in Apokoronas. Enjoy the forest's rich nature & the stunning Lefka Ori mountain views from Souri.
The trail from Xirosterni, Souri and Sellia to Roupakias Forest is short and easy enough to make it accessible to almost everyone. Trail 7 can also act as a connection between trails 6 and 8, allowing explorers of Apokoronas to set out on a longer – linear – route that can, for example, take you from Douliana to Kalyvaki Beach in Georgioupoli.
Roupakias Forest is the heart of Trail 7, a beautiful nature spot with scattered drystone walls that compose a network of paths through the forest. Packed with oaks, cypresses, Kermes oaks, carobs and other trees, but also with all the seasonal treasures you encounter depending on when you visit, Roupakias is a very good reason, in itself, to explore Apokoronas via its hiking trails.
The nearby hamlets along the route – some restored, others in a state of ruin – compose a wider hiking ecosystem that brings the entire experience together.
Other highlights include the view from Souri out to the Lefka Ori mountains; some think it’s the finest vista in Apokoronas, and it may very well be just that. It is, after all, what lured the neo-romantic British artist John Craxton to the area and motivated him to buy a holiday house in the village. Despite being listed as a protected monument for its vernacular style and traditional stonework, the building is in ruins.
Author’s recommendation
Take only memories, leave only footprints. Ants and other insects or animals have not yet discovered how to consume plastic. Take all rubbish back with you.
Don’t start a fire if you feel cold. Try walking faster.
Smoking on the trail will not help in anything. Neither you, nor the risk of fire.
Local people are not a tourist sight! If you want to take a picture, kindly ask. They will certainly smile to you!
If you find a door on the trail, pass freely, and leave it as you found it.
Stay on the trail. There is a reason why for many centuries people chose to walk on them and not elsewhere.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
It is advised not to walk alone and to always keep with you a first aid kit.
Stone carved Water Cistern
Stone carved Water Cistern
Stone Carved Water Cistern
Ksirosterni Settlement
Souri Settlement
Church
Drinking water point
Coordinates
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Equipment
Hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, long trousers, walking poles are considered essential. A torch, and a well charged mobile phone are also advised.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions