The 8-loop of Karya

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35.1 km
1,031 m
01h24
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Last verified: 8 May 2025

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This 8-shaped cycle tour along fully paved roads takes you to two very rich areas in the neighbourhood of Karya. (1) The rich agricultural area of the polje of Livadia at the foot of the beautiful mountain village of Karya. (2) The intramontane basis of the Pass near the church of Agia Donatos.

You get a few options for a drink along the route in the villages, but take enough water with you just in case!

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Difficulty level: Medium (57/100)

Length: 35.1 km

Duration: 01h24


Total ascent: 1,031 m

Maximal slope: 8.8 %

Average slope: 2.9 %

Net ascent: 0 m

Total descent: 1,031 m

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 35.1 km (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

Bike paths: 0 m (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 0 m (0 %)

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Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: 31080 Δημοτική Ενότητα Καρυάς, Peloponnesos, West-Griekenland en Ionische Eilanden, Griekenland

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        Places of interest

        1. Lefkada e-Bike Adventures

          0 · Rent a bicycle

          Electric bike tours and rentals

          Pascal Brackman
        2. Stone built water fountain

          0 · Source

          The stone-built water fountain of the village square, with its abundant running waters offers a …

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        3. Plane tree of Karya

          0 · Tree

          Although a number of plane trees provide shade on the square, it will quickly become clear which …

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        4. Platia of Karya

          0 · Square

          Great to enjoy this square on a hot summer night. 

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        5. Karya

          0 · Municipality
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        6. Karya

          0 · Municipality

          Karya is a mountainous big village of Lefkas and it s story is bound up with "Karsaniki" stitch, a …

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        7. Church of Agios Spyridonas

          0 · Church

          Church of Karya 

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        8. Depression of Livadia

          0 · Dolina

          The closed depression of Livadia is a polje. The lowest part of the bassin is about 320 m above …

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        9. Monastery of John The Baptist

          0 · Monastery

          Monastery of John The Baptist is an absolute must to visit.

          Dromos
        10. Syncline-anticline sequence of limestone

          0 · Geological POI

          Syncline-anticline sequence of limestone

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        11. Old Windmill of Alexandros (NE)

          0 · Windmill (old)

          The old windmill of Alexandros is one of the many examples of windmills that can be found on …

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        12. Old windmill of Alexandros (north)

          0 · Windmill

          The old windmill of Alexandros is one of the many examples of windmills that can be found on …

          Dromos
        13. Alexandros

          0 · Village

          View of a classic residence of the small village of Alexandros. In front of the house are …

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        14. Plain of Alexandros

          0 · Landscape element

          This flat area with rich, thick farmland is curiously situated at an altitude of 400m. It is …

          Dromos
        15. Englouvi

          0 · Village

          Eglouvi is an absolute gem. The position is not coincidental either. In the past, villages were …

          Dromos
        16. Old windmill

          0 · Windmill (old)

          This is a relic of a former windmill. Much grain was grown in the area such as on the intramontane …

          Dromos
        17. Aghios Donatos

          0 · Church

          Aghios Donatos is a church on a 900m altitude mountain just above the Eglouvi village. The locals …

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        18. Wells of Aghios Donatos

          0 · Well

          This set of wells is highly curious. Here you are almost on top of a mountain, at 893m altitude, …

          Dromos
        19. Threshing floors by Aghios Donatos

          0 · Landscape element

          Just to the left of the church of Aghios Donatos you will see a threshing floor. This is where the …

          Dromos
        20. The Pass

          0 · Pass

          This part of road, near the church of Aghio DOnatos is known by the islanders as “the pass”. This …

          Dromos
        21. Englouvi plateau

          0 · Plateau

          This intramontane basin at an altitude of 900-950 m is a curious landscape in the mountain area …

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        22. Lefkada

          0 · Island

          The poet Sappho is said to have committed suicide on the island. Sappho was a lyric poet from …

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        23. Kalamitsia

          0 · Village

          Kalamitsi is one of the beautiful mountain villages on Lefkadia. The narrow streets block any …

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        24. Folklore Museum

          0 · Museum

          Vasilis gives you a personally guided tour of the museum which is a private initiative of his …

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        25. Karia Folklore Museum

          0 · Museum

          Karia Folklore Museum

          Pascal Brackman

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        Lefkada e-Bike Adventures
        Stone built water fountain
        Plane tree of Karya
        Platia of Karya
        Karya
        Karya
        Church of Agios Spyridonas
        Depression of Livadia
        Monastery of John The Baptist
        Syncline-anticline sequence of limestone
        Old Windmill of Alexandros (NE)
        Old windmill of Alexandros (north)
        Alexandros
        Plain of Alexandros
        Englouvi
        Old windmill
        Aghios Donatos
        Wells of Aghios Donatos
        Threshing floors by Aghios Donatos
        The Pass
        Englouvi plateau
        Lefkada
        Kalamitsia
        Folklore Museum
        Karia Folklore Museum
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