1

"Hamoprina" rest area to the "Azilakas" (Holm Oak) Forest
Duration 1.5-2 hours (4 km)

The trail begins at the "Hamoprina" forest recreation area (elevation: 350m) and ascends (without extreme degrees of ascent) to the "Marmaroplaka" crossing and ends at the edge of the Holm Oak Forest (elevation 800m). Visitors can freely explore the forest, but caution is advised because there are no signs.

There are two alternatives for the return trip: each takes about 1-1.5 hours
(a) Following the same trail back to the "Hamoprina" rest area
(b) To the village Krasi (elevation 600m), following the marker at the "Marmaroplaka" crossroad.
Note: The trail from Marmaroplaka to Krasi has not been fully developed, however there are adequate trail markers.

Alternatively, one can start this walk at the village of Krasi, hike to "Azilakas" (Holm Oak) Forest and return either directly to Krasi or to the "Hamoprina" rest area

2

Krasi to the archaeological site at "Karfi"
Duration 1.5-2 hours (Approx 3.5 km)

The trail starts near the Church of Aghia Paraskevi, climbs to the springs at "Paspara" and continues uphill  to "Kalos Lakkos" ending at the "Karfi" archaeological site. 

This walk starts at an elevation of 600m in Krasi and climbs 540m to 1140m in Karfi.

3

Krasito to the forest road of "Selena" mountain
(can be extended for experience hikers)

The trail in the previous walk divides at "Kalos Lakkos", leads east and meets with the forest road of Selena, which continues on to the Vrachasi Village area.  The trail is uphill from the start to "Kalos Lakkos" and from there onward is easy walking. 

Duration from the start to where the forest trail meets the road to Vrachasi 1.5-2 hours (Approx 4 km). At that point (elevation 950m) hikers can either:
(a) Return back to Krasi Village, after 1 hour walk following a different trial which is clearly signed
(b) Continue on to the east with the forest road of Selena, which ends at the country road conecting Neapoli and Vachasi, near the Vrachasi Tunnel (elevation 350m) and takes about 4 hours (approx 11 km),

This particular hiking expedition can also be extended for experienced hikers who wish to climb to the top of Selena mountain (elevation 1560m). Hiking experience is required because the only trail markings are those put in place by the "Alpine Club of Heraklion" and the areas is frequently blanketed by fog.  The trail starts on the way from "Kalos Lakkos" to the forest road of Selena (elevation approx 950M) and takes about 3 hours to climb to the top of Selena Mountain.

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Hiking tours 2 and 3

Can also be followed from starting points on the Lassithi plateau area, close to Tzermiadon, Lagou and Kera villages. "Ampelos" neck, from which there are trails going to Krafi.

(These are not shown on the map)

4

Mochos to Malia or Malia to Mochos
Duration 1.5-2 hours (Approx 3.5 km)

Via the old trail that connects these two towns - The "Maliotiko Trial".

This down hill trial begins near the Mochos stadium (elevation 400m) and ends outside the city of Malia, at the Mare Monte Hotel. 

Excellent cobblestone pavement can been seen at several points along this trail.

5

Mochos to Stalida or Stalida to Mochos
Duration 1.5-2 hours (Approx 4 km)

Via the old trail known as the "Bulgariko Trail", another down hill trail with parts of cobblestone pavement.

This walk begins in the village of Mochos (elevation 400m) and ends at the "Vigla" area of Stalida (near Monois Apartments).

At various points, this trail meets up with the country road connecting Stalida and Mochos, as well as the National Highway connection Heraklion and Aghios Nikolaos.