Lissos Gorge, West Crete

First, you walk for 3 km through the Lissos Gorge. A beautiful, green gorge with easy hiking trails. Particularly impressive is the part where the gorge walls tower 50-100 m on both sides, with the right wall (in the walking direction) clearly overhanging. The photo motif of the gorge… After 1.9 km, you have to decide whether to add a detour to ancient Lissos. From the junction, it then continues another 1 km through the gorge. At km 3, you exit the gorge and the environment changes radically. The lush vegetation of the gorge gives way to a typical Mediterranean macchia landscape, which accompanies us over the high plateau and on the descent. There are repeatedly great views of the Libyan Sea. Shortly before the end of the route, you can visit the Ag. Irini chapel. It dates from the 13th century. Orientation: very well marked on the E4 section. The rest of the path has red dots and arrows in (generally) sufficient density, except for one section on the descent on the high plateau. GPS / map can be helpful there. Otherwise, the path is always well identifiable. Path types: 80% narrower trails, rest gravel road, 500 m street. Dining options: the entire beach street of Soughia offers taverns. Recommended are, among others, Lyvikon and Kiyia.