Stage 1 of 1 · Samaria Gorge
Xyloskalo → Agia Roumeli
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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.
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Start
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Xyloskalo
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-08-25
About 0 min in
14.5 km remaining
+885 m remaining
Water
1.1 km
Drinking Water
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-25
About 26 min in
13.4 km remaining
+885 m remaining
Water
1.4 km
Drinking Water
Water
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-08-25
About 33 min in
13.1 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
Finish
14.5 km
Agia Roumeli
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-08-25
About 5h 46m in
0 m remaining
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Getting Here
ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ (bus stop)
61m from trailhead · ~1 min walk
Getting Out
PALAIA AGIA ROUMELI (bus stop)
913m from trail end · ~11 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Xyloskalo → km 7.7 (411m) 244–1,228m | 7.7 km | +180m / -997m | 2h 38m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
km 7.7 (411m) → km 8.8 (628m) 315–628m | 1.1 km | +313m / -96m | 53 min | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 8.8 (628m) → km 9.1 (549m) 549–628m | 0.3 km | +0m / -78m | 6 min | 📉 Descending |
km 9.1 (549m) → km 9.4 (699m) 549–699m | 0.3 km | +150m / -0m | 20 min | 🔺 Steep Climb |
km 9.4 (699m) → Agia Roumeli 1–701m | 5.1 km | +95m / -793m | 1h 47m | 🔻 Steep Descent |
| Total | 14.5 km | +885m / -2,120m | 5h 46m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Samaria Gorge Stage 1: Xyloskalo → Agia Roumeli is usually best from March to May and October to December.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: 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. 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.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 14.5 km, 885m ascent, max altitude 1242m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.9L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2020 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles46% steep terrain, 885m+ ascent
Logistics
This route runs from Xyloskalo to Agia Roumeli (14.5 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 ΞΥΛΟΣΚΑΛΟ 61m off trail
- ⛴️ Αγία Ρουμέλη km 12.4 · 481m off trail
- 🚌 AGIA ROUMELI km 12.9 · 454m off trail
- 🚌 PALAIA AGIA ROUMELI km 13.5 · On trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water km 1.1 · On trail
- Drinking Water km 1.4 · 324m off trail
- Drinking Water km 3.2 · 302m off trail
- Drinking Water km 3.6 · 879m off trail
- Drinking Water km 6 · 757m off trail
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