Hiking in Crete

Boriano
Gorge

Chania

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Boriana Gorge
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The lush green canyon Boriano (mainly known as Karanou Gorge) starts from the neighbourhood Boriana of the village Karanou and joins the River Mavropiliotis after 1800 meters in a nicely landscaped trail. Along the trail we meet a ruined watermill, caves, entrances of the old iron ore quarries (known locally as quarries of Averof), a charcoal furnace and tunnels. The gorge is parallel to the Kydoni Gorge and hiking is usually combined for both gorges.

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Additional Info

  • Location: Chania Prefecture
  • Type: Hiking gorge, Signed trail
  • Water: Water till spring
  • Length (km): 2
  • Altitude difference (m): 50
  • Difficulty (0-10): 1
  • Hiking Hours: 1
  • Accessibility: Paved road

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