Mountain Days Open to the Public!

Author Discover Crete

Adventure & Action

DETAILS

Participants are expected to arrive at the starting point using their own vehicles.
Starting point: Village of Kampos Doxarou, Mylopotamos (Rethymno Prefecture), right here:
📍 Google Maps Location
(Big church and monument in Kampos Doxarou village)

Meeting time: 09:00 a.m.
(Please be punctual!)

Hiking time: 3h00 + stops
Distance: 6 km
Elevation: +200m (ascent) and -200m (descent) – very gentle slopes
Not recommended for children under 10 years old
Participants should be in good physical condition

The trail is circular, so we will return to the same point where our vehicles are parked.

About the Route

We begin from Kampos Doxarou and head gently uphill towards the traditional village of Doxaros, passing narrow alleys. Just outside the village, we pass a stone mitato, traditional threshing floors, and mud-brick terraces that support centuries-old olive trees.

A stone-paved path leads to a dirt road offering panoramic views of the valley and the Psiloritis mountain range. From here, we’ll see the impressive folds of Vosakos, geological formations created by pressure on the rock around 23 million years ago.

We then descend along a road and dirt track back to Kampos Doxarou and the starting point.

Terrain & Difficulty

The route is easy, with no technical difficulties, but it includes dirt roads, stone-paved paths, and trail segments, which may be muddy or wet depending on weather conditions.

What to Bring

Hiking boots or sturdy athletic shoes
Backpack for personal items
Water (recommended: 1.5L per person – no water available along the route)
Light snack or packed lunch
Warm, windproof, and/or waterproof clothing depending on weather (you can leave clean/dry clothes in your car)
Any personal medication you may require