- Length
- 5 km
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Type
- Linear (ends elsewhere)
- Altitude
- 906 → 1217 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Steep uphill.
Where it starts
Agia Eirini, reached by dirt road from Selladi tis Straorouthkias, 2 km from Spilia.
Directions to the startThe pin is the starting point, from the Department of Forests’ coordinates.
Trails nearby
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
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
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
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.