Hiking in Zaros, Rouvas Gorge in Crete

Activity ID : 2466

Moderate

5 hours

Apr - Oct

Minimum participation limit 8 years

English, Greek

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Activity Description

Zaros is known from antiquity for the water spring which still provides fresh water. The trip from Heraklion to the Lake of Zaros takes about an hour and a half. The same goes for the return. The forest of Rouvas, in the gorge of Saint Nicholas, is an important ecosystem of holly trees of national interest.

The hiking path starts from the lake of Zaros and it is part of the E4 trail. We follow the path in the gorge of Agios Nikolaos, where we walk along the river bed, which has a lot of water in spring and several waterfalls and ponds are formed. After 2 hours (almost 5 km) we will find ourselves at the enchanting holly forest of Rouvas. At Ai Giannis, we will find a landscaped picnic area. There is a mountain shelter, toilets, benches, and a spring where we can enjoy a brief snack.

At this point, we will have to decide if we will continue to the location "Dyo Prini", where we can admire the view of the forest of Rouvas, Zaros, and Messara plane, or if we will return to the lake.

Data:

Distance: 12km
Duration: 6 hours
Total tour duration: 8 hours
Family-friendly: Yes

Included

• Experienced, English speaking guide

• Free transport from/to your hotel. (as long as you are within the predefined pick-up area)

• Trekking equipment (trekking poles, backpack) uppon request

• Snack pack (water,energy bar, fruits, juice box)

Not included

• Private expenses (coffees, alcoholic drinks etc.)

• Anything that it is not mentioned at the description

Do nοt forget

• Trekking shoes or regular sports shoes

• Camera

• Sun Screen

• Sunglasses

• Windproof jacket

• Hat

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.

* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.

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