Rhodes Hiking

Hiking Trails in Rhodes

The largest island of the Dodecanese, Rhodes is an alternative hiking destination, given that it has no official E4 marked routes, but its landscape presents many opportunities for mountain explorers! Enjoy hiking on its hills, explore its traditional and remote villages, and travel through some of the island's finest spots! Visit Rhodes and try out one of the most preferred countryside paths, including trips to Seven Springs, the village of Salakos, and the Valley of the Butterflies!

Below are some of the recommended, unmapped and unofficial trails that one can follow on Rhodes.
We highly advise all hikers to carry enough water, take the necessary sun protection measures, and wear shoes suitable for hiking. For the longer trails, it is best to bring food and basic first aid supplies.

Most popular routes

• Trail 1: Monolithos - Akramitis Mountain

A roundtrip from Monolithos Village towards Akramitis, the chapel of Agios Ioannis, and the top of the mountain before returning.
Length: 8.5 kilometers
Duration: Over 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

• Trail 2: Seven Springs

This looping trip to the fantastic Seven Springs will take you through its small rivers and allow you to witness its excellent views.
Length: 1.5 kilometers
Duration: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

• Trail 3: Salakos Village - Monastery of Profitis Ilias

Starting from Salakos, you will walk through this gorgeous trail with cobblestone and marvel at the flowers and wildlife of the area.
Length: 8.4 kilometers
Duration: 3.5 hours
Difficulty: Hard

• Trail 4: Lindos Peninsula Lookout

This route will allow you to visit the lookout point of Lindos, offering mesmerizing views over the villages and the sea.
Length: 3.9 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

• Trail 5: Faliraki - Anthony Quinn Bay

A trip with more difficulty than your average Rhodes hike, visiting the scenic beach of Anthony Quinn will reward you with gorgeous waters and flora.
Length: 6.6 kilometers
Duration: 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

• Trail 6: Walk around the Medieval City of Rhodes

Experience another era of Rhodes by having a stroll through the narrow streets of Rhodes Town, witnessing the Palace of the Grand Master and the Street of the Knights, amongst other sights.
Length: 5.8 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

• Trail 7: Roundtrip to Panagia Tsampika Monastery

This eastern coast trip will allow you to visit both the Old and the New Monastery of Panagia Tsambika, right above Tsambika Beach.
Length: 4.3 kilometers
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

• Trail 8: Lindos Acropolis

The route towards the Acropolis of Lindos starts from Lindos Town, where you will stroll through the petite, picturesque houses and streets, before reaching the top and enjoying the views.
Length: 3.5 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate

• Trail 9: Castle of Kritinia

Start your journey from Kritinia Castle, a spot with pristine and panoramic views, and visit the nearby coast before returning.
Length: 10.1 kilometers
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Moderate

Other known unmarked routes

• Valley of the Butterflies
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes | Length: 3.2 kilometers

• Acropolis, Ancient Stadium, and Theater of Rhodes - Ixia Beach
Duration: 2.5 hours | Length: 10 kilometers

• Lindos- Zata Hill
Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes | Length: 7.1 kilometers

• Loop around the Castle of Monolithos
Duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes | Length: 8.5 kilometers

• Stroll around Filerimos Hill
Duration: 2 hours and 10 minutes | Length: 6.1 kilometers

• Embonas - Attaviros Summit Loop
Length: 10.9 kilometers

• Prasonisi
Duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes | Length: 6.4 kilometers

• Filerimos Hill to Ialyssos Bay
Duration: 1.5 hours | Length: 4.7 kilometers

• Rhodes Town to Ialyssos
Length: 12.6 kilometers

• Jacob's Canyon
Length: 5.3 kilometers