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Hiking Trail recommended route Stage 3 Hiking Trail  · Kantanos-Selino

KAS 13 - The Highlanders' League Route (A1) - Day 3

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    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 of Lissos, along the E4 trail.

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    Distance 13.7 km
    7:00 h
    433 m
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    Starting at Sougia, the third and last part of the Archaeological route of Kantanos-Selino follows the southern coastline of Crete in order to reach Paleochora where the whole of the route comes to an end.

    Starting from Sougia the route follows initially a coastline trail before entering a small gorge in order to ascend to the Archaeological Site of Lissos. From there a descent takes hiker again by the Libyan Sea. At km 10 the route reaches the end of the Gorge of Anydroi. Beyond that point the route continues its coastal way towards Paleochora follwoing the first 4 kms of day 1 in reverse.

    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.

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    T2 difficult
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    13.7 km
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    Rest stops

    Settlement of Sougia

    Safety information

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

    Tips and suggestions

    Since the route passes by the sea for a great length, be on the lookout for your ideal swimming point.

    While passing by the Archaeological site of Lissos, you might want ot make a stop and spend some time to explore the findings in the vicinity.

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    Parkplatz am Ortseingang
    Bus Station of Sougia
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    Agios Kyrikos
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    Ancient Christian Basilica Church
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    Basilica Church of Panagia
    Agia Irini Church
    Temple of Asklipeios
    Church of Agios Kyrikos
    Abzweigung
    Lissos Beach

    Coordinates

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    35.248422, 23.810887
    DMS
    35°14'54.3"N 23°48'39.2"E
    UTM
    34S 755755 3904215
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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
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
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    Distance
    13.7 km
    Duration
    7:00 h
    Ascent
    433 m
    Descent
    463 m
    Highest point
    262 m
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