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Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Lake Kournas – View of Lake Kournas loop from Agios Nikolaos

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Greece

Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Χανίων

Lake Kournas – View of Lake Kournas loop from Agios Nikolaos

Moderate

3.6

(28)

158

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Lake Kournas – View of Lake Kournas loop from Agios Nikolaos

03:08

12.0km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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559 m

Church of the Holy Cross (Ekklisia Timios Stavros)

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Very beautiful church in the center of Georgioupolis

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5.12 km

Tavernas on Lake Kournas

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Very nice restaurants right on the lake with a very nice view of the lake. The price is still quite reasonable. Prices between €12-18.

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5.17 km

Lake Kournas is the only natural freshwater lake on the Greek island of Crete. It is located in western Crete, near the north coast, near Georgioupolis. The lake's outflow empties into the Mediterranean Sea near Georgioupolis. Turtles and snakes are said to live in the lake. You can also swim here or rent a pedal boat for an hour (€15). There are restaurants serving meals between €10 and €18.

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5.54 km

View of Lake Kournas

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The lake is a tip for young and old!

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6.34 km

Lake Kournas

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Wonderful lake with beautiful water and a great location

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6.61 km

View of Lake Kournas

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Lake Kournas was only 7km from our hotel and perfect for a great hike on Crete. At the lake you can go pedal boating, eat and drink and take a relaxing break.
Here is my hike to Lake Kournas:

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11.1 km

Perastikós-River

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11.1 km

Karst spring at Georgioupolis Beach

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On this part of the beach you can discover spring pots (karst springs), i.e. a water exit point of a karst aquifer in a karst system. Just put it in and be amazed.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

3.85 km

932 m

903 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

878 m

502 m

430 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lake Kournas – View of Lake Kournas loop from Agios Nikolaos

Church of the Holy Cross (Ekklisia Timios Stavros)

Tavernas on Lake Kournas

Beach at Lake Kournas

View of Lake Kournas

Lake Kournas

View of Lake Kournas

Perastikós-River

Karst spring at Georgioupolis Beach

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