Troodos
Kato Amiantos - Loumata ton Aeton
ModerateTroodos
A short walk along a green hillside and a stream to Amiantos Park, past a restored EOKA hide-out and the Loumata ton Aeton stream. It can be made a loop by returning through the village roads. Inside the Troodos National Forest Park.
- Length
- 2.5 km
- Time
- 1 hour
- Type
- Linear
Artemis
EasyTroodos
The highest nature trail in Cyprus: a gentle loop round the summit of Chionistra (Mount Olympus), at about 1,850 metres all the way. In the Troodos National Forest Park.
- Length
- 7 km
- Time
- 2.5 to 3 hours
- Type
- Circular
Atalanti
ModerateTroodos
A long loop round Chionistra at 1,700 to 1,750 metres through black pine and foetid juniper, past an 800-year-old juniper and the entrance of the chrome mine closed in 1982, with views over most of the island. Drinking water 3 km from the start.
- Length
- 14 km
- Time
- 4 to 5 hours
- Type
- Circular
Kannoures - Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis
DifficultTroodos
Down the valley of the Karkotis river from its source, past the closed chrome mine, to the 12th-century church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, painted and on the UNESCO World Heritage list. It can continue to Kakopetria.
- Length
- 9 km (12 km to Kakopetria)
- Time
- 3 hours (4 hours to Kakopetria)
- Type
- Linear
Kaledonia
DifficultTroodos
Through dense forest beside the Kryos Potamos river, which runs all year, past the Kaledonia waterfall, ending at Psilodentro in Pano Platres.
- Length
- 3 km
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Type
- Linear
Persephone
EasyTroodos
An easy walk through thick black pine forest to Makria Kontarka, with a wide view at the end. Part of the E4 path.
- Length
- 3 km
- Time
- 1 hour
- Type
- Linear
Psilodentro - Pouziaris
DifficultTroodos
From Calabrian pine near Platres up into dense black pine forest at higher altitude, with wide views along the way.
- Length
- 9 km
- Time
- 3 to 4 hours
- Type
- Circular
Prodromos - Zoumi
ModerateTroodos
Through black pine with views over the Marathasa valley, Morphou Bay, Kykkos monastery, Tripylos and Vouni Panagias. At Zoumi it joins the Prodromos dam trail; it can be made a loop back along the Troodos road (2.7 km more).
- Length
- 3 km
- Time
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Type
- Linear
Prodromos Dam - Stavroulia
DifficultTroodos
Through very dense black pine forest with views over Morphou Bay, the Troodos range and the old chrome mine tunnels; it finishes at one of two points on the Prodromos to Agios Nikolaos road.
- Length
- 4.5 km or 5.5 km
- Time
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Type
- Linear
Pitsilia, Adelfoi & Machairas
Xyliatos Dam
ModerateAdelfoi forest, Nicosia district
A loop round Xyliatos reservoir: along the top water line, over the footbridge, up to the Xyliatos to Lagoudera road and back across the dam wall, partly through pine forest with golden oak.
- Length
- 3.8 km
- Time
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Type
- Circular
Kionia - Profitis Ilias
DifficultMachairas, Nicosia district
Through the Machairas National Forest Park with wide views over the Mesaoria plain, past an old strawberry tree, to the Profitis Ilias picnic site near the monastery of that name.
- Length
- 7 km
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Type
- Linear
Panagia tou Araka - Stavros tou Agiasmati
DifficultPitsilia, Adelfoi forest
Links two painted churches on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Panagia tou Araka (1192) and Stavros tou Agiasmati (1494), through pine forest, vineyards, almond trees and old stone buildings, with a 700-year-old oak at the Araka church. Part of the E4 path.
- Length
- 7 km
- Time
- 3 hours
- Type
- Linear
Agia Eirini - Limeria
DifficultAdelfoi forest, Nicosia district
Through pine forest with views over Morphou Bay, ending at Limeria, past hide-outs used by EOKA fighters in 1955 to 1959. It shares two kilometres with the Kourdali to Limeria trail. In a Natura 2000 area.
- Length
- 5 km
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Type
- Linear
Doxa soi o Theos - Madari fire lookout
DifficultAdelfoi forest, Nicosia district
Up the Madari ridge at 1,400 to 1,600 metres, with views all round, ending near the top of Adelfoi mountain (1,613 m) and the Madari fire lookout tower, which can be climbed. It links with the Teisia tis Madaris trail and crosses the E4 path.
- Length
- 3.8 km
- Time
- 2 hours
- Type
- Linear
Teisia tis Madaris
DifficultAdelfoi forest, Nicosia district
A loop at about 1,600 metres below tall cliffs and rocks of geological interest, with views over the Mesaoria plain and Morphou Bay. It joins the trail from Doxa soi o Theos.
- Length
- 3 km
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Type
- Circular
Akamas
Adonis
DifficultAkamas, Paphos district
A loop with views over Polis Chrysochous, the Paphos forest and the Akamas peninsula. It passes the ruins of Pyrgos tis Rigainas (the Queen’s Tower) and a 500-year-old oak, meets the Smigies trail at Kefalovrysia and the Aphrodite trail at the tower, and returns along the main road for the last 400 metres.
- Length
- 7.5 km
- Time
- 3 to 4 hours
- Type
- Circular
Aphrodite
DifficultAkamas, Paphos district
Starts at the Baths of Aphrodite, where legend says the goddess bathed, and climbs to the ruins of Pyrgos tis Rigainas, thought to have been a medieval monastery, with a 500-year-old oak beside them. Views over Cape Arnaoutis, Polis Chrysochous and the Paphos forest; it joins the Adonis trail.
- Length
- 7.5 km
- Time
- 3 to 4 hours
- Type
- Circular
Smigies
ModerateAkamas, Paphos district
Two loops with views west over the Akamas coast and Lara Bay, then east over Chrysochous Bay towards Latchi and Polis. The long route passes old mines, magnesite works and lime kilns through thick Akamas forest; both pass the Piana fire lookout.
- Length
- Short route 2.5 km, long route 6 km
- Time
- 1 hour (short) or 2 hours (long)
- Type
- Circular
Cape Greco & Limassol
Konnoi - Agioi Anargyroi
EasyCape Greco, Famagusta district
An easy coastal loop in the Cape Greco National Forest Park: along Konnos Bay to the Agioi Anargyroi chapel above a sea cave, then to the Kamara tou Koraka natural arch and the remains of a temple of Aphrodite, ending in a small pine wood.
- Length
- 4.8 km
- Time
- 2 hours
- Type
- Circular
Kyparissia - Germasogeia Dam
DifficultLimassol forest
Through cypress forest and along the Kyparissia stream, with a wide view of Germasogeia dam and Limassol. The Kyparissia forest is a Natura 2000 site.
- Length
- A 3.7 km loop, or 11 km to Germasogeia dam
- Time
- 1.5 hours (loop) or 3 to 3.5 hours (to the dam)
- Type
- Linear
Good to know before you walk
What do the difficulty levels mean?
They are the Department of Forests’ own. Easy (1): gentle gradient, for all ages. Moderate (2): sudden climbs or descents or rough, narrow stretches, for adults in fair to good shape. Difficult (3): steep, rough or slippery terrain, for adults in very good shape, not for young children.
When is the best time to walk?
Spring and autumn. In summer, walk early in the morning, carry plenty of water and choose the shaded mountain trails; in winter the high Troodos trails can have snow and ice.
Is it safe to walk alone?
It is better to walk with others, stay on the marked path and tell someone your route. Carry water, a phone and a first aid kit, and a torch if you may be out after dark.
Who do I call in an emergency?
For a forest fire call 1407 (24 hours, free). For an injury or any other emergency call 112.
Can I light a fire or a barbecue on a trail?
Only in the fireplaces of official picnic sites, and never on days of high fire danger. The fire danger for each district is on our fire danger page.
Source: “Cyprus Nature Trails”, Cyprus Tourism Organisation, texts by the Department of Forests. Always check the Department of Forests’ notices for closed trails.