E4 Route

The European long-distance path E4, begins at the Pyrenees Mountains, crosses the Alps and through Yugoslavia reaches Florina where the Greek part of the path begins. From Florina, the E4 path continues across continental Greece, reaches Gytheio and from there virtually reaches Kastelli in Crete. From Kastelli it begins and crosses along the whole island of Crete, reaching Zakros in the east where it ends. E4 path gives walkers the opportunity to know the unknown Cretan nature, since it meets with old paths, settlements, monasteries and of course the high mountains of Crete. The drawing and signaling of the path came into reality after an initiative of the Prefecture of Crete with the help of the local communities and all the mountaineer clubs of Crete.

From the Omalos plateau you can follow four of the E4 subparts:

Omalos - Kallergi – Katsiveli

DISTANCE:
15 km
WALKING TIME:
7 hours
SUGGESTED SEASON:
End of Spring until early Autumn
DIFFICULTY:
Without any special technical difficulties but tiresome route in the summer time
ATTENTION:
It requires an increased quantity of water to carry with

Omalos – Agia Roumeli

DISTANCE:
18 km
WALKING TIME:
6.5 hours
SUGGESTED SEASON:
Mandatory from May until October
DIFFICULTY:
Relatively easy and Shaped Route

Sougia – Agias Irinis Gorge – Omalos

DISTANCE:
15 km
WALKING TIME:
7.5 hours
SUGGESTED SEASON:
From May until September
DIFFICULTY:
The crossing of the gorge may be a little tiresome

Sougia - Koustogerako - Omalos

DISTANCE:
24.5 km
WALKING TIME:
8 hours
SUGGESTED SEASON:
From Spring until Autumn
DIFFICULTY:
Without any special difficulties