Hike· Iraklia· Greece — Cyclades
Mt Papas Summit Hike (Iraklia)
36° 49.8′ N · 25° 27.1′ E · approximate
A 2 km climb from the Panagia area to Papas (about 420 m), Iraklia's highest point, through stone terraces and old threshing floors, with raptors nesting in the rocks.
Practical
naxos.gr: about a 2 km hike to the top on a recently cleared footpath; the top offers views of all the neighbouring islands and occasionally the mountains of Crete; birds of prey nest in the rock cavities. Height 419-420 m (naxos.gr). Position is approx: the OSM 418 m summit node, itself tagged as approximated. OSM maps numbered hiking routes 1-8 on the island. No shade; carry water and start early.
Best for
Big-view summit walk
Nearby
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- Iraklia Medical Unit & Island Services0.8 NM away
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