- Length
- 7 km
- Time
- 2.5 hours
- Type
- Linear (ends elsewhere)
- Altitude
- 1251 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Steep downhill, especially towards the end.
Where it starts
Kionia picnic site (drinking water), reached from the Machairas monastery road or the Vavatsinia to Machairas road.
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
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
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
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.