Menalon Trail vs Samaria Gorge Trail
A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.
Units
| Menalon Trail | Samaria Gorge Trail | |
|---|---|---|
| Distance | 47 mi75 km | 8.5 mi14 km |
| Elevation gain | 8,533 ft2,601 m | 2,290 ft698 m |
| Typical duration | 4 days | 1 day |
| Difficulty | — | — |
| Route type | Point-to-point | Point-to-point |
| Network | Regional | Local |
| Country | Greece | Greece |
| Best time to hike | — | Best from June to October |
| Route & GPX | Route & GPX |
Menalon Trail vs Samaria Gorge Trail: which should you hike?
At 47 mi75 km, Menalon Trail is the longer route — roughly 38 mi61 km more than Samaria Gorge Trail (8.5 mi14 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Samaria Gorge Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.
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