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· Kantanos-Selino
KAS 13 - The Highlanders' League Route (A1)
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Photo: C&P Sofikitis, Region of Crete
This route connects the Archaeological sites of Kandanos and Selino in a 3-day hike, showcasing the "Koino ton Oreion" (The League of the Highlanders), the Ancient Settlements that were connected by the White Mountains, on which they were settled.
This route connects the Ancient Settlements on the southern face of Lefka Ori in a circular way, starting and finishing at the modern settlement of Palaiochora. The circular hike is proposed as a 3-day tour, stopping in Temenia and Sougia for the night. As is, the route details are listed below:
Day 1: Palaiochora to Temenia - 13.8 kms, 920 m ascent, 200 m descent, approximately 5h of hiking
Day 2: Temenia to Sougia - 11.5 kms, 65 m ascent, 770 m descent, approximately 3.5h of hiking
Day 3: Sougia to Palaiochora - 13.7 kms, 450 m ascent, 450 m descent, approximately 4.5 h of hiking
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.
Church of Agios Georgios
Settlement of Anydroi
Water Cistern
Water Spring
Church of Agios Ioannis Prodromos
Ancient Gate
Fortifying Walls
Ancient Building
Precipice
Ruined Lime Kiln
Windmill
Precipice
Aqueduct
Settlement of Sougia
Ancient Christian Basilica Church
Agios Kyrikos
Basilica Church of Panagia
Water Spring
Threshing Floor
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.
Weather at the starting point
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The first part of this route takes hikers from Paleochora to Temenia, following a seaside trail (E4) at first and then a trail through the gorge ...
The second daily hike takes hikers from Temenia to Sougia on an descending route to reach the sea while passing by traditional settlements and ...
The third and last part takes hikers on a 14km route from Sougia to Paleochora, with open views trowards the sea, while passing by the Antiquities ...
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