- Length
- 7.5 km
- Time
- 3 to 4 hours
- Type
- Circular
- Altitude
- 35 → 319 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Where it starts
400 m before the Baths of Aphrodite, near the Akamas botanical garden.
Part of the European long-distance path E4.
Directions to the startThe pin is the starting point, from the Department of Forests’ coordinates.
Trails nearby
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
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
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.