Which is harder, Samaria Gorge Trail or ST722 Dikaia - Edirne?

ST722 Dikaia - Edirne is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (18 mi (29 km), 446 ft (136 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Samaria Gorge Trail vs ST722 Dikaia - Edirne

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units

	Samaria Gorge Trail	ST722 Dikaia - Edirne
Distance	8.5 mi14 km	18 mi29 km
Elevation gain	2,290 ft698 m	446 ft136 m
Typical duration	1 day	2 days
Difficulty	—	Expert
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	Local	International
Country	Greece	Greece
Best time to hike	Best from June to October	Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Samaria Gorge Trail vs ST722 Dikaia - Edirne: which should you hike?

At 18 mi29 km, ST722 Dikaia - Edirne is the longer route — roughly 9.5 mi15 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.