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Chania Trails - KAS 10 - Walking with the Vultures (P4)

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    This circular route combines the ridge of Agios Georgios with the stream of Pelecaniotis and passes by the archaeological site of the Fournakia and bird watching sites.

    easy
    Distance 8.5 km
    4:20 h
    288 m
    288 m
    288 m
    51 m

    This circular route starts just outside of the settlement of Kontokynigi and combines the ridge of Agios Georgios with the stream of Pelecaniotis. It gives access to the archaeological site of Fournakia and to bird watching sites, thus combining naturalistic and archaeological interest.

    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.

    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    288 m
    Lowest point
    51 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 1.84%Dirt road 61.21%Path 36.94%
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    156 m
    Dirt road
    5.2 km
    Path
    3.1 km
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    Safety information

    It is advised not to walk alone and to always keep with you a first aid kit.

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    Church of Agios Georgios
    Fournakia (Ancient Kilns)
    Church of Agios Georgios
    Church of Agios Antonios
    Church of Agios Mamas

    Coordinates

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    35.273215, 23.663963
    DMS
    35°16'23.6"N 23°39'50.3"E
    UTM
    34S 742309 3906596
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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.


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    Difficulty
    T1 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.5 km
    Duration
    4:20 h
    Ascent
    288 m
    Descent
    288 m
    Highest point
    288 m
    Lowest point
    51 m
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