Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 68 m
- Typical duration
- 45 min
- Mountain
- Summit push
- Waymarked route
Easy Hiking Trails in Samaria National Park
13 routes in Samaria National Park qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 2.4 km and 53 m (174 ft) of ascent.
That is 76 percent of the 17 routes we map in Samaria National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 2.4 km against 4.7 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 53 m (174 ft) against 103 m (338 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.
Easy routes keep both distance and climbing modest, so they work for a first day in a new area, for family groups, or for a half day when the weather is uncertain. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.
Trails
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 25 m
- Typical duration
- 17 min
- Canyon and gorge
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 9 m
- Typical duration
- 6 min
- Canyon and gorge
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 3.1 km / 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 69 m
- Typical duration
- 45 min
- Cave
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 37 m
- Typical duration
- 25 min
- Castle and ruins
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 27 m
- Typical duration
- 18 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 24 m
- Typical duration
- 16 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 17 m
- Typical duration
- 11 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 95 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 3 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 73 m
- Typical duration
- 48 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 75 m
- Typical duration
- 49 min
- Waymarked route
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 93 m
- Typical duration
- 1 hr 1 min
Easy
Samaria National Park · Region of Crete
- Distance
- 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 79 m
- Typical duration
- 52 min
The shortlist, side by side
The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PapouresSamaria National Park | 3.1 km | 68 m | 45 min | Easy | October to May |
| Aradena - Aradena gorge (N)Samaria National Park | 1.1 km | 25 m | 17 min | Easy | October to May |
| To the gorgeSamaria National Park | 0.4 km | 9 m | 6 min | Easy | October to May |
| Agios Ioannis-Kormokopos CaveSamaria National Park | 3.1 km | 69 m | 45 min | Easy | October to May |
| Northern access to Agia Roumeli Western fortSamaria National Park | 1.7 km | 37 m | 25 min | Easy | October to May |
| Ag. Ioannis - Kakos PorosSamaria National Park | 1.2 km | 27 m | 18 min | Easy | October to May |
| Agios Ioannis-KoulesSamaria National Park | 1.1 km | 24 m | 16 min | Easy | October to May |
| Agios Ioannis-PapakefalaSamaria National Park | 0.8 km | 17 m | 11 min | Easy | October to May |
| Agios Ioannis-Sellouda-Agios PavlosSamaria National Park | 4.3 km | 95 m | 1 hr 3 min | Easy | October to May |
| Kroussia-ZaranoSamaria National Park | 3.3 km | 73 m | 48 min | Easy | October to May |
If you only have time for one, start with Papoures, To the gorge, Aradena - Aradena gorge (N). Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.
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