- Length
- 1.2 km
- Time
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Type
- Linear (ends elsewhere)
- Altitude
- 1070 m
Difficulty: Difficult
Short but rated difficult: frequent river crossings and slippery ground.
Where it starts
In Pano Platres, about 300 m from the square along the road to Kato Platres, just before the church of Panagia Faneromeni.
Directions to the trailThe pin is the middle of the route as mapped on OpenStreetMap; the start is described on the left.
Trails nearby
Psilodentro - Pouziaris
DifficultTroodos
From Calabrian pine near Platres up into dense black pine forest at higher altitude, with wide views along the way.
- Length
- 9 km
- Time
- 3 to 4 hours
- Type
- Circular
Kaledonia
DifficultTroodos
Through dense forest beside the Kryos Potamos river, which runs all year, past the Kaledonia waterfall, ending at Psilodentro in Pano Platres.
- Length
- 3 km
- Time
- 1.5 hours
- Type
- Linear
Trooditissa - Phini
EasyTroodos
Down the forest road from Trooditissa Monastery to the village of Phini, through Calabrian pine, strawberry trees and golden oak. After about 3.5 km a view opens over Phini; the trail then crosses the Trooditissa river to the 8-metre Chantara waterfall and ends just outside the village.
- Length
- 4.5 km
- Time
- 2 hours
- 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.
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.