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Chania Trails - KAS 12 - Nature in Contrast (P6)

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    This circular route combines panoramic views of the Pelekaniotis river valley with changes in the natural landscape and cultural interest as it takes hikers through the settlements of Kalamios and Moustakos among others.

    easy
    Distance 9.5 km
    5:35 h
    339 m
    339 m
    728 m
    501 m

    This route offers a wide view of the Pelekaniotis river valley from above, passes through points of geological interest, presents strong contrasts in the natural landscape (arid landscape, rocks, crops, forest cover, springs and ravines) and although it moves along mountain slopes, it has very gentle elevation curve, which makes it easy to hike. In between, it passes through settlements with special architectural elements such as Kalamios and Moustakos.

    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
    728 m
    Lowest point
    501 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 12.06%Dirt road 34.84%Path 53.08%
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    1.1 km
    Dirt road
    3.3 km
    Path
    5 km
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    Rest stops

    Water Spring
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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 Panagia in Sklavopoula
    Church of Agios Georgios in Sklavopoula
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    Church of Agios Athanasios
    Abandoned settlement of Chalaro
    Church of Profitis Ilias

    Coordinates

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    35.296898, 23.610776
    DMS
    35°17'48.8"N 23°36'38.8"E
    UTM
    34S 737401 3909095
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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
    9.5 km
    Duration
    5:35 h
    Ascent
    339 m
    Descent
    339 m
    Highest point
    728 m
    Lowest point
    501 m
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