Aradena Trail
run Aradena Gorge and ancient kalderimi
An incredible 10-kilometer run with a double crossing of the Aradena Gorge and a visit to the abandoned village of Aradena. The route follows ancient stone roads called Kalderimi, renovated and cleaned especially for our event. Aradena Gorge is one of the most spectacular gorges in Crete, with vertical red walls and an exciting hiking trail at the bottom. In the middle section of the route, we will also run along the edge of the gorge.
Kalderimi is the name of ancient stone roads in Greece, no longer used today but ideal for runners and hikers.
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“Finally, the kalderimi returns. After about a kilometer run along the edge of the gorge, we run down to its bottom. This time we cross the gorge from west to east, which is the opposite of the beginning of the route, we must finally close the loop. The walls of the Araden Gorge are again almost vertical, without a solidly built path, with a lot of bends, it would be impossible to cross it. This time, however, the kalderimi is much more narrow and wild. I don’t know if it used to be wider and time has eroded its metropolitan character, or rather it has always been a more local connection, slightly off the beaten path of the main route in the area. Anyway, for the runner, this part is more exciting. More difficult for sure but providing more emotions.”
More details about the route and interesting information about kalderimi – traditional stone roads in Greece – can be found on our friend’s website RunninGreece
