Start of the Parnitha climb – Bafi Mountain Refuge loop from Ηράκλειο

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Start of the Parnitha climb – Bafi Mountain Refuge loop from Ηράκλειο

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Start of the Parnitha climb – Bafi Mountain Refuge loop from Ηράκλειο

04:14

58.2km

1,270m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.9 km for 221 m

After 27.1 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

691 m

Saint Luke Church, Palaio Iraklio

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of the Bavarian colony of Old Heraklion.
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12.0 km

Start of the Parnitha climb

Highlight • Climb

From here on out the road is nice and smooth with light traffic.

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21.9 km

Mount Parnitha Summit and Abandoned Sanatorium

Highlight • Summit

The main climb up Mount Parnithais a stunning climb on excellent roads. It's a really nice gradient (not too steep) and takes you up to the abandoned sanatorium at the top of the climb.

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23.6 km

Water stop in Parnitha National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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24.4 km

Start of the Fire Road Loop, Parnitha National Park

Highlight • Trail

Here is the start of the fire road loop. I found it best to go counter clockwise as it give the better down hill run. There is a nice place …

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27.0 km

Bafi Mountain Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Resting point in Parnitha

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29.7 km

Δασόκτημα Τατοΐου-Σαλονίκης Λοιμικού-Συνιδιόκτητο Δάσος Γκούρα-Πάρνηθας

Nature Reserve

58.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.5 km

3.70 km

593 m

319 m

143 m

Surfaces

57.0 km

494 m

356 m

319 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,250 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 17 October

20°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 7, 2022,Parnitha climb and fire road loop

The fire road loop is about 15 km and worth every moment of effort. The road is paved but rough in spots. Running 30mm or larger tires will make the ride smoother.