A narrow zigzag road from Asi Gonia to Kallikratis in Crete

Located in the eastern part of the Chania regional unit in Greece, the road from Asi Gonia to Kallikratis is a steep and narrow zigzag road with hairpin turns and dangerous drop-offs.

Asi Gonia-Kallikratis road

Is the road from Asi Gonia to Kallikratis paved?

Located in the southwestern part of Crete, this difficult road demands 100% concentration. It is fully paved and runs north-south from Asi Gonia, a mountainous village, to Kallikratis, a town on a small plateau.

How challenging is the road from Asi Gonia to Kallikratis?

Running through the Lefka Ori mountain range, the winding zigzag road is quite demanding, with dozens of turns, narrow parts, steep sections, and 20 hairpin turns. The road can become impassable at any time due to rock slides. Along the way, you'll have to deal with some dangerous drop-offs.

How long is the road from Asi Gonia to Kallikratis?

The road is 8.7 km (5.40 miles) long. The drive is quite steep, with sections reaching up to a 10% grade. Starting from Asi Gonia, at 391m above sea level, the elevation gain is 430m, with an average gradient of 4.94%.
Road suggested by: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ ΝΙΝΙΡΑΚΗΣ

 

 

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