// a. Krasi – Vitsilovrysi – Karfi

Sunday, March 30th, 2025

We start our hike from Krasi (600m) and ascend to Vitsilovrysi, which means “fountain of eagles” (900m). We continue to the summit of Karfi (1130m), which offers a panoramic view.

Karfi is a distinct large rocky outcrop that resembles a nail, giving its name to the wider area. On this hill, there was originally a peak sanctuary from the Middle Minoan period (2200–1550 BC). Here lie the ruins of one of the most important Late Minoan settlements, which developed between 1200–1100 BC.

We then descend to the picturesque Nisimos plateau, pass by the chapel of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), and finish at Tzermiado (845m).

Leader: Grigoris Kokolakis • Hiking Hours: 6 • Difficulty Rate: 2 • Track length: 12km

Departure: 08:00 from the Archaeological Museum.

Payoff at the Club’s bank accounts (at your expense – OUR). Please inform the Club by sending an email to info@eos-her.gr, attaching the transfer receipt:

IBAN Alpha Bank: GR76 0140 6610 6610 0233 0001 166
IBAN Piraeus Bank: GR05 0171 9120 0069 1215 4711 881

Information – Registration: Monday to Friday, 20:00-22:00, at the Mountaineering Club Office, 53 Dikeosynis st, Heraklion, telephone number: +302810227609, email: info@eos-her.gr