- Length
- 1.2 km each way (2.4 km there and back)
- Time
- 2 hours
- Type
- Linear (ends elsewhere)
- Altitude
- 25 → 45 m
Difficulty: Moderate
The first 700 m are easy, the rest moderate: river crossings and slippery stones. A helmet is advisable in the gorge (falling rocks, especially after rain), and the water can rise fast in a storm.
Where it starts
The car park of Avakas Gorge: 2.5 km along the Agios Georgios Pegeias to Toxeftra road, then about 900 m east on a narrow dirt road (drinking water).
Directions to the trailThe pin is the middle of the route as mapped on OpenStreetMap; the start is described on the left.
Trails nearby
Pissouromoutti
ModerateAkamas, Paphos district
A loop up to the top of Pissouromoutti hill and back down round it. From the top the view takes in both coasts: Tzioni, Geronisos, Lara and Agios Georgios Pegeias to the south, Chrysochou Bay to the north. Through juniper, lentisk, terebinth and rockrose; open all year.
- Length
- 3 km
- Time
- 2 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
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
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.
Sources: “Cyprus Nature Trails” by the Department of Forests (2013 and 2023) and the Deputy Ministry of Tourism’s nature trails map (2026). Always check the Department of Forests’ notices for closed trails.