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Eligias Gorge (2-day trip)

omalos - kalergi - poria - meidaou - eligias - agios pavlos - agia roumeli

Hiking Moderate

Distance
28 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
2.6 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
2 m
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
25˚
Eligias Gorge (2-day trip) Map

The route begins from omalos mountain valley and going up to Kalergi Refuge. After a mile's walk on a dirt road, the climb to Melidaou Peak begins. After about two hours of heading down the same path, camp is set for the night, just short of the gorge where there is a flat space. Heading through Eligias Gorge to the St Pavlos beach and completing the route in Agia Roumeli village. From there a ship and small boats depart every day for Sougia or Sfakia.

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

Low Exposure

1 out of 4

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and November

Features

  • Alpine
  • Picturesque
  • Summit Hike
  • Family friendly
  • Forestry or heavy vegetation