Samaria Gorge: GPX, map & 1 stage
14 km in Greece · 1 stage · 885 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best May–Jun and Sep–Oct
Plan Samaria Gorge with the full GPX download, 1 stage GPX file, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
Quick answer: Samaria Gorge is a 14 km hiking route from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli, presented as 1 stage with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
15km
Total Distance
1
Stages
885m
Total Ascent
4
Transit Stops
Plan Samaria Gorge
Samaria Gorge covers 14 km from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli with 885 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- May to June and September to October
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 1 stage GPX file
- Transit access
- The stage starts or finishes by public transport
- Stage options
- 1 day hiking / 1 day trail running / 1 day fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
The National Park normally operates from 1 May to 31 October, subject to weather, fire risk and daily access decisions. Check the official park status before travel.
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (sea level) and the highest point (1,242 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good |
| High point, day / night | 7°/2° | 7°/2° | 10°/4° | 14°/6° | 18°/10° | 23°/14° | 25°/17° | 25°/17° | 22°/14° | 17°/11° | 13°/7° | 9°/4° |
| Low point, day / night | 15°/9° | 16°/9° | 18°/10° | 21°/13° | 25°/16° | 29°/21° | 31°/23° | 31°/23° | 28°/20° | 25°/17° | 21°/14° | 17°/10° |
| Rain, mm | 176 | 140 | 93 | 47 | 39 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 27 | 85 | 96 | 154 |
| Snow at high point | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 10 h 01 | 10 h 54 | 11 h 54 | 13 h 03 | 14 h | 14 h 31 | 14 h 20 | 13 h 32 | 12 h 27 | 11 h 21 | 10 h 21 | 9 h 48 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Complete mapped route
Route tools availableThis OSM-derived track measures 14.5 km. The National Park describes the complete popular crossing, including the approach from the south entrance to Agia Roumeli, as approximately 16 km.
Why transit-optimized?
We present Samaria Gorge as 1 stage with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
Take Samaria Gorge offline — free
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Full Trail Map
Route briefing
What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Xyloskalo
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-25
About 0 min in
14.5 km remaining
+885 m remaining
Descent
11 m
755 m descent
5.3 km at 14.3% average
Samariá National Park · source 2026-08-25
About 0 min in
14.5 km remaining
+885 m remaining
Climb
7.2 km
162 m climb
0.5 km at 33.7% average
Samariá National Park · source 2026-08-25
About 2h 53m in
7.3 km remaining
+869 m remaining
Climb
8.1 km
309 m climb
0.7 km at 43.0% average
Samariá National Park · source 2026-08-25
About 3h 13m in
6.4 km remaining
+669 m remaining
Climb
9.1 km
141 m climb
0.3 km at 47.1% average
Samariá National Park · source 2026-08-25
About 3h 36m in
5.4 km remaining
+294 m remaining
Descent
9.4 km
585 m descent
1.8 km at 32.5% average
Samariá National Park · source 2026-08-25
About 3h 44m in
5.1 km remaining
+114 m remaining
Finish
14.5 km
Agia Roumeli
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-25
About 5h 46m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xyloskalo → Agia Roumeli | 14.5 km | +885m | 5h 46m | 🚌 |
| Total | 14.5 km | +885m | 5h 46m |
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 1 day.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
| Km | Stop | Distance to Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 🚌 Ξυλοσκαλο Directions ↗ | 61m |
| 12.4 | ⛴️ Αγία Ρουμέλη Directions ↗ | 481m |
| 12.5 | 🚌 Agia Roumeli Directions ↗ | 427m |
| 13.5 | 🚌 Palaia Agia Roumeli Directions ↗ | 31m |
A one-day crossing of Samaria Gorge from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli, with the mapped GPX, elevation profile, access notes and offline navigation.
Samaria Gorge — frequently asked questions
How long is Samaria Gorge?
Samaria Gorge is a 14 km hiking route from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli, presented as 1 stage with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for Samaria Gorge?
The distance-based examples cover about 1 day for 14 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike Samaria Gorge?
The National Park normally operates from 1 May to 31 October, subject to weather, fire risk and daily access decisions. Check the official park status before travel.
Can you reach Samaria Gorge by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in Greece as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for Samaria Gorge?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 1 stage GPX downloads for Samaria Gorge — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is Samaria Gorge?
Samaria Gorge is rated hard: 14 km with roughly 885 m of total ascent, with a high point near 1,242 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
Ready to hike Samaria Gorge?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Every stage includes transit notes.
More long-distance trails to explore
🗂️ Open data source: Samaria Gorge on OpenStreetMap (relation 9634834). Transit stops from OSM. Official site: https://www.samaria.gr/en/.