Linear Trail

The Forestry Department has created a multi-level system of nature trails within the forest ranges of Cyprus. Some examples are the Psilo Dentro – Pouziaris, Ydrodexameni Prodromos (water Dam) – Stavroulia and Smigies. The routes show off the true natural beauty of the island and the archeological and cultural inheritance hiding within them. The geological inclinations are friendly for every type of nature lover without age restrictions. On the trails there are guidance signs and information for what is includes and what a hiker can see.

4,5 km

1,5 – 2 hours

1500 m

Hard

On the Troodos – Prodromos main street just a bit above the Prodromos Water tank. At the end there is a choice of two routes that end up at different points of the Pedoula – Agiou Nikolaou street. Length: First route 4.5 km. Second route 5,5 km – Duration: 1,5-2 hours – Degree of difficulty: 3

Excellent view of the Morfou Bay and the Troodos Sierra. The path goes through an incredibly dense forest of black pine. Panoramic view to the east, towards the abandoned tunnels of the chrome mines.(very sharp downhill route)

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Kampos tou Livadiou Trail

Troodos

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Atalanti Trail

Troodos

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Kato Amiantos- “Loumata ton Aeton” Stream Trail

Troodos

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Circular Trail

Cyprus has created nature trails amongst forests, waterfalls and beaches. One of these is the Psilo Dentro – Pouziaris nature trail. Through it, you can get to know the cultural inheritance and the myth of the Olympian Gods. Additionally, you will meet the natural kingdom and treasure of the island.

9 km

3 – 4 hours

1200 m

Hard

The junction of the Platres – Mesa Potamos forest road and the Moniatis – Platres – Troodos road near Psilo Dendro.Three different routes start from the above point.The first route is circular. It passes through dense thickets of Pine to Pouziaris peak, from there to Kaminouthkia stream, then to Vryses and back to the starting point at Psilo Dendro.Length: 8 kms Time: 3 hours The second route is an uphill walk towards Pouziaris and ends at a point of the Troodos Square – Makria Kontarka (Persephone) Trail (I) via which one can go to Troodos Square (II). Length: (I) 7 kms Time: (I) 3 hours Length: (II) 9.5 kms Time: (II) 4 hours The third route initially follows the same course as the previous route, up towards Pouziaris, but then takes a secondary forest road to Kryos Potamos at the starting point of the Kalidonia trail. Length: (I) Psilo Dendro – Kryos Potamos 5 kms Time: (I) 2 hours Length: (II) Psilo Dendro – Kryos Potamos – Kalidonia Falls – Psilo Dendro 8 kms Time: (II) 3 hours.

For the first kilometer it passes through dense pine thickets (Pinus brutia) changing to black pine (Pinus nigra ssp. pallasiana), after 3 km. panoramic views.

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Artemis Trail

Troodos

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Kalidonia Trail

Troodos

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Ydatodexameni Prodromou – Stavroulia Trail

Troodos

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Linear Trail

Persephone Nature trail is located on the mountaintop of NFP of Troodos, at the center of the largest forest area of Cyprus. Included in the main mountain ranges of the planet for the timelessness of its geology and natural beauty. Separated into two levels the highest top is at an altitude of 1952 meters, also known as Chionistra and the lowest is at 700 meters. Within the Nature Forest Park of Troodos, it is surrounded by natural forests with centenarian trees such as the Kalavria pine (Pinus brutia) and the golden oak (Quercus alnifolia) which are dominant at 1400 meters.

3 km

1 hour

1952 m

Easy

150 m south of Troodos Square. Walkers must either return to the starting point or be picked up at the point where the trail crosses the forest road. Length: 3 km – Time: 1 hour – Degree of difficulty: 1

Rich vegetation and a breathtaking view from Makria Kontarka location.

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Artemis Trail

Troodos

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Psilo Dendro – Pouziaris Trail

Troodos

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Ydatodexameni Prodromou – Stavroulia Trail

Troodos

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Linear Trail

The ”Mnimata Piskopon” Nature Trail took its name after the three Cypriot Bishops who were murdered by the Turks. It’s another nature trail found withing the NATURA 2000 National Forest Park in Troodos. Along the route you will see black pines and have the privilege of an infinite view of the Chromium River and the valleys of Solea and Morfou. The latitude is less than 1400 meters. The finish line of the trail is located on the forest road Platania – Apother- Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis. With the ned of the route you can choose where to head from three options.
1. Towards the church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis
2. Towards the village of Kakopetria
3. Towards Platania camping Alternatively, you can take another route such as the Kambos tou Livadiou Trail which connects directly to the specific trail.

8 km

3 hours

1400 m

Hard

On the main Troodos – Karvounas road, 1.5 km before Troodos square (Plateia Troodous), 9 km from location Karvounas, at Kampos tou Livadiou picnic site. The starting point is approximately 300 m along the narrow paved road. Following a 1 km route on a path widened to accommodate ramblers using wheelchairs, a crossroad is reached with a wooden signpost: “Mnimata piskopon” (northwestern direction), to be followed. The first kilometre of this route is part of Kampos tou Livadiou trail. The trail ends at the loose surface road connecting location Platania with the church Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis.Length: 8 km – Duration: 3 hours (up to Platania – Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis loose surface road) – Degree of difficulty: 3

The trail goes through dense thickets of black pine, follows a course along the edge of cliffs, offering views towards the Chromium River, Solea Valley and Morfou Bay. The trail ends at Platania – Apotheri- Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis forest road, with a choice of three routes ending at Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis church, Kakopetria village and Platania picnic site respectively. The trail is linked with kampos tou Livadiou trail.

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Artemis Trail

Troodos

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Psilo Dendro – Pouziaris Trail

Troodos

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Ydatodexameni Prodromou – Stavroulia Trail

Troodos

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Circular Trail

The Livadi nature trail has a circular route 1.5km length and a duration of 30 minutes. It is one of the friendliest routes on the Troodos Mountain range due to the easy level of hiking experience it requires. As you trek you will discover a thick forest flooded with black pine, junipers and long living trees. From the forested region you will have the opportunity to observe the Chromium river and the Solea plain. The end of the trail is equally easy, return to the observation point and traverse for 100 meters. Then head towards the right, there are signs to guide you. In the forested region there was no wood exploitation since 1972, it is protected due to the water resources and the biodiversity of the natural beauty of the location. Trekkers can visit it even for a day trip as the Kambos tou Livadiou camping space is located near. The space provides clean cooling water and there is the Troodos Visitor Centre where whoever wishes can learn about the mountain range, the flora and fauna of the region

1,5 km

30 minutes

100 m

Easy

On the main Troodos – Karvounas road, 1.5 km before Troodos square (Plateia Troodous), 9 km from location Karvounas, at Kampos tou Livadiou picnic site. The starting point is approximately 300 m along the narrow paved road.Length: 1.5 km – Duration: 30 minutes – Degree of difficulty: 1

Route through pine forest. Good views towards Solea Valley.

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Mnimata Piskopon Trail

Troodos

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Persephone Trail

Troodos

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Ydatodexameni Prodromou – Stavroulia Trail

Troodos

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Linear Trail

The trail ”Loumata ton eronon” is distinguished for the high hiking difficulty due to ground changes of the island. Located in the mountain region of Limassol, 1100 meters above sea level, amongst a green oasis of pine trees and is a linear path 2,5 kilometres long. The trail passes by the camping site Almirolivado, passes a hillside, heads in company to the riverside, within abundant vegetation and finally ends at the Amiantos park. Along the route you will find the restored hideout of the military organisation EOKA and the river Loumata ton Aeton. If a hiker chooses to continue to the northwest region of the hiking trail you will enter the woods and walk along the hills of the abandoned asbestos mine. The location after transforms, to deserted steep mountains dominating the imposing site. The visitors must be careful as the need to trek upwards steep locations, however it is worth it.

2,5 km

1 hour

1100 m

Medium

The main road between Kato Amiantos village and S.E.K Trade Union summer camping site. Length: 2.5 Km – Duration: 1 hour – Degree of difficulty: 2

Traverses a scenic hillside. Runs along the banks of the stream ´Loumata ton aeton, through lush vegetation ending at Amiantos Park. Goes past an old restored E.O.K.A* hideout and ´Loumata ton aeton´stream. The trail can become circular by following roads towards S.E.K. Trade Union summer camping site. *Ethniki Organosi Kyprion Agoniston (E.O.K.A), National Organisation of Cypriot Fighters, fought an anticolonial, liberation war during period 1955-59.

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Livadi Trail

Troodos

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Kalidonia Trail

Troodos

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Persephone Trail

Troodos

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Linear Trail

The waterfall is fames to takes its name after the combination of the two Cypriot words ”millos”. Meaning wet and the word ”meros”, meaning place. As the narrations says the coolness is exuded from Krio Protamo made the place wet and dewy. Hence millos +meri= Millomeri. The water descends from a height of 15 meters. Millomeri’s popularity has recently increased after different works took places in the region of Pano Platres. Millomeris waterfall similar to Kelidonia waterfall are considered the jewels of Pano Platres. A visit is worth it even for just viewing and a taste of ‘natural banquet’ that will keep you full for a long time.

1,2 km

30 minutes

15 m

Hard

Between the Church of the Pano Platres Village and the centre of the Village, closer to the Church. At the end of the route there is an access to the Waterfall with your vehicle, through dirt roads that start at a point of the main way Platron – Lemesou, about 1 km after the Tall Tree.Length: 1,2 km – Time: 30 minutes – Degree of difficulty: 3

The path leads to the Myllomeris Waterfall, through rich vegetation. The first part, around half of the route, goes parallel to the Kryo Patamo (Cold River). The second part leads to the open mountain with the wild vegetation. Excellent view to the North.

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Artemis Trail

Troodos

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Psilo Dendro – Pouziaris Trail

Troodos

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Livadi Trail

Troodos

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Linear Trail

The route begins from the river Karkoti and enter the valley where the goddess Aphrodite once frequented. Near the valley you will meet the old chromium mine and it ends in Kakopetria. At the trail you have the chance to visit Agio Nikolao (Saint Nikolas) tis Stegis. A chapel of the 12th century, decorated in frescoes. It is a considered a jewel of architecture of Cyprus and I part of the world heritage list of UNESCO. Thereafter from the church you can head towards the Pedoula – Kakopetria road for three kilometers and find yourselves in beautiful Kakopetria. The trail Kannoures Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis is includes in the nature trails within the Troodos National Forest Park. It is one more trail with rich flora and fauna.

9 km

3 hours

73 m

Hard

On the main street Karvouna- Plateias Troodous, 1 km before the Troodos main square, 9,5 km from Karvouna. It ends at the Church of Αgios Nikolaos tis Stegis or it continues up until the Kakopetria Village. Length: 9 km (12 km to the Kakopetria Village) – Duration : 3 hours (4 hours to the Kakopetria Village) – Degree of Difficulty: 3 (relatively difficult downhill route)

Forest landscape. It starts from the source of the Karkoti river and it crosses the beautiful valley of the river. It passes neat the facilities of the closed chrome mine and ends up at the Kakopetria Village. The route can pass by the Church of Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis (12th century ), that has some excellent murals and it is included on the UNESCO World Heritage Site Catalogue. Right from the Church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis the walker can follow the paved road Pedoula – Kakopetrias for about 3 km to end up to the Kakopetria Village.

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Kato Amiantos – Loumata ton Aeton Trail

Troodos

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Mnimata Piskopon Trail

Troodos

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Katarraktis Millomeris

Troodos

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Circular Trail

The Kampos tou Livadiou camping space, belongs to a peaceful tranquil hill of Troodos surrounded by a forested extent of pines. An indescribable view as the visitor has spread at his feet the hills, some taller some shorter, nonetheless unified in harmony. You can locate it via the three nature trails. Distinguished for its respect for people with disabilities as access for wheelchairs is allowed and for its friendliness towards every hiking visitor. At the Troodos-Amiantos central square you will find the sign to direct you. Be careful as you must pass through a dirt road to reach the forest area.

3 km

1 – 1,5 hours

81 m

Easy

The forest road leading to the “Kampos tou Livadiou” picnic site 3 kms from Troodos square and 9 kms from Karvounas. Length: 3 km – Time: 11/2 hours – Degree of difficulty: 1

A significant number of centuries-old Pinus Nigra. The trail is linked to the “Kampos tou Livadiou” picnic site.

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Artemis Trail

Troodos

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Livadi Trail

Troodos

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Katarraktis Millomeris Trail

Troodos

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Linear Trail

The Kalidonia waterfall is located in Pano Platres. It is included amongst the most charming, tallest waterfalls in Cyprus. To find thi fairytale place you must follow the uphill trail ”Psila Vouna” measuting 3km long and is classified as level 2 medium hiking experience. The waterfall was named after the ancient name of what is today, Scotland. What is told, after passing from the island the Scottish were impressed by the idyllic location which brough to mind their country, as a result they named it Kalidonia. The waterfalls at a speed of 13 meters play with the sunrays and create the ideal atmosphere of coolness and romanticism for whoever whishes to visit.

3 km

1,5 hours

150 m

Hard

About 700m from the road between Troodos and Platres near the President’s summer residence. Also accessible via a forest road which begins at the tourist road 2 kms from the Square. Length: 3 km – Duration: 1.5 hours – Degree of difficulty: 3

The trail follows a course along Kryos Potamos river, which never runs dry. It passes the Kalidonia Falls and ends at Psilo Dendro, in Pano Platres.

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Necessary Gear

Kampos tou Livadiou Trail

Troodos

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Kannoures Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis Trail

Troodos

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Atalanti Trail

Troodos

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