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Hersonissos best
road segments

 

Hersonissos is located at the Center of Crete just a few kilometers north of Dikti mountains. With many hills and large mountains in close proximity it is a dream place for climbers.

This is our list of the top STRAVA segments that you should try to compete with your racing bike at Hersonissos area

 
 

Lasithi climb

Distance

13.24km

Avg Grade

5%

Lowest Elev

225m

Highest Elev

905m

Elev Difference

680m

Climb Category

2

The most famous, great segment just a few kilometers from hersonisos.
The climb starts with middle steepness hills and after the junction to Krasi village is getting steeper. From Kera monastery until the last hairpin before the top it is really hard. The view from the top amazing.

GPX

 

Askoi climb

Distance

9.1km

Avg Grade

4%

Lowest Elev

252m

Highest Elev

640m

Elev Difference

388m

Climb Category

2

 

Vrachasi climb

Distance

3.07km

Avg Grade

5%

Lowest Elev

175m

Highest Elev

322m

Elev Difference

147m

Climb Category

4

 

Selena climb

Distance

18.46km

Avg Grade

4%

Lowest Elev

333m

Highest Elev

997m

Elev Difference

665m

Climb Category

1

 

Malia to Krasi climb

Distance

7.35km

Avg Grade

7%

Lowest Elev

90m

Highest Elev

586m

Elev Difference

496m

Climb Category

2

 

Mochos climb

Distance

5.61km

Avg Grade

5%

Lowest Elev

119m

Highest Elev

430m

Elev Difference

311m

Climb Category

3

 

Lyttos climb

Distance

5.2km

Avg Grade

5%

Lowest Elev

364m

Highest Elev

642m

Elev Difference

275m

Climb Category

3

 

Kasteli climb

Distance

2.1km

Avg Grade

6%

Lowest Elev

195m

Highest Elev

315m

Elev Difference

120m

Climb Category

4

 

Kalo Chorio climb (from Xirokamares)

Distance

2.71km

Avg Grade

6%

Lowest Elev

153m

Highest Elev

318m

Elev Difference

165m

Climb Category

3

 

Charasso

Distance

3.06km

Avg Grade

8%

Lowest Elev

162m

Highest Elev

397m

Elev Difference

236m

Climb Category

3

 

Milatos climb

Distance

5km

Avg Grade

5%

Lowest Elev

44m

Highest Elev

313m

Elev Difference

269m

Climb Category

3

 

Anopoli climb

Distance

2.72km

Avg Grade

6%

Lowest Elev

23m

Highest Elev

193m

Elev Difference

170m

Climb Category

3