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Hiking Trail recommended route Stage 1 Hiking Trail  · Kantanos-Selino

KAS 13 - The Highlanders' League Route (A1) - Day 1

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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 of Anydroi and further mountain trails.

    difficult
    Distance 13.8 km
    7:00 h
    887 m
    174 m
    881 m
    3 m

    The first day of the Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino takes hikers from Paleochora to Temenia.

    Starting from Paleochora hikers will have to follow the seaside trail that coincides with the E4 international trail and leads to the beach of Anydroi. From there, the route enters the gorge of Anydroi and goes up the mountain towards the heights of Lefka Ori. Passing by the settlement of the same name, the route continues further through the backcountry of Lefka Ori, over ridges and by small settlements until it reaches the village of Temenia, where the first part of the route ends, after almost 14 kms.

    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
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    881 m
    Lowest point
    3 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 9.40%Dirt road 30.41%Forested/wild trail 5.95%Path 10.87%Road 14.57%Unknown 28.76%
    Asphalt
    1.3 km
    Dirt road
    4.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    823 m
    Path
    1.5 km
    Road
    2 km
    Unknown
    4 km
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    Rest stops

    Water Spring

    Safety information

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

    Tips and suggestions

    Don't lose the chance to explore the antiquities of Ancient Yrtakina as you pass by the settlement of Platanes.

    Coordinates

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    35.234235, 23.685666
    DMS
    35°14'03.2"N 23°41'08.4"E
    UTM
    34S 744401 3902325
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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
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    13.8 km
    Duration
    7:00 h
    Ascent
    887 m
    Descent
    174 m
    Highest point
    881 m
    Lowest point
    3 m
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