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Zaros Votomos Lake - Ai Giannis Rouva - Stone Hut Sellia (Λίμνη Βότομος Ζαρός - Αϊ Γιάννης Ρούβα - Μιτάτο θέση Σελλιά) The route starts from the entrance to the Rouva Gorge, near the Votomos Lake in Zaros. The ascent is not very difficult and takes place on a well-carved path, reaching the hidden paradise of the Rouva forest, at an altitude of 1100 m. A rare and unique ecosystem grows there, as well as other species typical of the Cretan flora. The view to the Libyan Sea is breathtaking.

Votomos Lake - Agios Ioannis Rouva - Timios Stavros chapel Loop (Λίμνη Βότομος - Άγιος Ιωάννης Ρούβα - ξωκλήσι Τίμιου Σταυρού κυκλική) The beautiful route starts from Lake Votomos, north of the Zaros settlement and heading north, enters the gorge of Rouvas, after passing the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos at its entrance. It then exits the gorge and heads east to the chapel of Agios Ioannis Rouva. From there it makes a long circular route through the area where the protected Rouba Forest is...

Rouvas Wood and Gorge (Δάσος και Φαράγγι Ρουβά) The course takes place, perhaps in the most important gorge of Mt. Psiloritis. It starts from Votomos or Zaros Lake and ends at Ai-Yiannis in Rouva. The ecosystem that develops in the gorge is unique and of national importance, while the kermes oak forest that exists there is also famous and rare. Some other species typical of the Cretan flora are found in the area.

Zaros - Votomos Lake - Agios Nikolaos Monastery (Ζαρός - Λίμνη Βότομος - Μονή Αγίου Νικολάου) From the Zaros settlement the route heads northeast, climbing through olive groves and fields to the edges of the southeastern slopes of Mount Psiloritis and the Ampelakia peak, where Lake Votomos is formed. The route continues north to the beginning of the Gorge of Gafaris. At the beginning of the gorge is situated the Monastery of Agios Nikolaos. Most of the way back follows the same route.