- Length
- 9 km (12 km to Kakopetria)
- Time
- 3 hours (4 hours to Kakopetria)
- Type
- Linear (ends elsewhere)
- Altitude
- 1654 m
Difficulty: Difficult
A rather difficult downhill route.
Where it starts
On the Karvounas to Troodos road, 1 km before Troodos.
Directions to the startThe pin is the starting point, from the Department of Forests’ coordinates.
Trails nearby
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
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
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
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.