Lassithi Plateau – Tsouli’s Grave – Kastamonitsa Hiking with the Mountaineering Club of Heraklion

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Adventure & Action

A beautiful hike is being organised by the Mountaineering Club of Heraklion on Sunday, 7 December 2025.

As described by the organisers:
“We begin our hike at the Lassithi Plateau (810m). Following dirt roads and footpaths, we reach the area known as Tsouli Mníma (940m) – the execution site and cursed resting place of the notorious janissary Tsoulis. From there, we descend along the ancient Minoan trail and finish in Kastamonitsa (520m), nestled at the foothills of Mount Dikti.”

Leader: Michalis Lyratzakis
Hiking time: 5 hours
Difficulty level: 1
Route length: 11 km

Departure time: 08:00 from the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.

Information & Registration: Monday to Friday, 20:00–22:00
Offices of the Mountaineering Club of Heraklion, 53 Dikaiosynis Street, Heraklion
Tel: +30 2810 227609
Email: info@eos-her.gr