A spectacular, circular route with exceptional natural surroundings, historical settlements and wonderful views.

We set off from the village of Kavoussi, at 100m a.s.l., in Eastern Crete and follow an old upgoing trail on the eastern side of the gorge. We visit the ancient settlement of Azorias and then continue upwards following an old water pipe. Our highest point is the Thrypti Plateau at 950m. Then we return to Kavoussi hiking down an old stone-covered trail and passing by the oldest olive tree in the Mediterranean, 3250 years old.

Leader: Aria CHatzivasili

Hiking Hours: 7  •  Difficulty Rate: 2  •  Total track length: 14 km  •  Altitude difference: 750m

Departure: 07:30 from the Archaeological Museum.

Pay off 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: 2810227609, email: info@eos-her.gr