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Lake Kournas – Tavernas on Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

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Lake Kournas – Tavernas on Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

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Lake Kournas – Tavernas on Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

01:23

5.06km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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156 m

Lake Kournas

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Wonderful lake with beautiful water and a great location

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625 m

Beach at Lake Kournas

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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 …

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679 m

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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991 m

View of Lake Kournas

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The lake is a tip for young and old!

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1.65 km

Shaded Path on the South Side of Lake Kournas

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Nice, shady path at the end of the east loop around Lake Kournas, which is not even noticed by many. Great view of the lake from the south. Unfortunately as …

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3.28 km

Taverna Ambrosia – View over Lake Kournas

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From here you have a beautiful view over Lake Kournas.

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3.45 km

Kourna Cemetery Entrance

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The small town on the lake (Kourna Lake) is dominated by tourism. The lake attracts tourists.

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3.63 km

Kavalos Tavern

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5.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

1.56 km

634 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.04 km

966 m

592 m

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Monday 18 May

21°C

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7 %

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Lake Kournas – Tavernas on Lake Kournas loop from Lake Kourna

Lake Kournas

Beach at Lake Kournas

Tavernas on Lake Kournas

View of Lake Kournas

Shaded Path on the South Side of Lake Kournas

Taverna Ambrosia – View over Lake Kournas

Kourna Cemetery Entrance

Kavalos Tavern

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