- 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 (ends elsewhere)
- Altitude
- 562 → 692 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Steep downhill at the start; the loop is rated 2, the route to the dam 3.
Where it starts
About 3 km from the Parekklisia to Kellaki road, along dirt and forest roads.
Directions to the startThe pin is the starting point, from the Department of Forests’ coordinates.
Trails nearby
Kionia - Profitis Ilias
DifficultMachairas, Nicosia district
Through the Machairas National Forest Park with wide views over the Mesaoria plain, past an old strawberry tree, to the Profitis Ilias picnic site near the monastery of that name.
- Length
- 7 km
- Time
- 2.5 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
Kato Amiantos - Loumata ton Aeton
ModerateTroodos
A short walk along a green hillside and a stream to Amiantos Park, past a restored EOKA hide-out and the Loumata ton Aeton stream. It can be made a loop by returning through the village roads. Inside the Troodos National Forest Park.
- Length
- 2.5 km
- Time
- 1 hour
- 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.