Troodos is ideal for hiking and rambling, with a wide range of trails suited to all ages and abilities. For a list of available trails visitors may consult the Cyprus Nature Trails’ and ‘European Long Distance Path E4’ publications, available at any CTO Information Office. Furthermore, the CTO map of the Troodos area marks the Troodos E4 section, as well as 23 area scenic trails.
Five recommended trails are:
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Stavros Agiasmati – Panagia tou Araka Trail (Linear Trail 32 on the Troodos Area (Eastern) map Length: 7km Time: 2-4 hours Degree of difficulty: High |
The trail is part of the European Long Distance Path E4. It connects two interesting churches: Stavros tou Agiasmati (1494 AD) and Panagia tou Araka (1192 AD) both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The trail runs through dense pine forest, orchards, almond trees, past old stone terraces. It goes past abandoned vineyards and re-enters the forest, reaching the village of Lagoudera (altitude 1,000m), from where it follows roads to reach the church of Panagia tou Araka. The forest comprises of Calabrian pine, native golden oak and other shrubs such as the eastern strawberry tree. The rock formations are exclusively diabase. |
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Artemis Trail (Circular) Trail 46 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 7km Time: 2-3 hours Degree of difficulty: Easy |
The starting point is 300m from the junction between Chionistra road and the Troodos - Prodromos main road, at an altitude of 1,850m. Points of interest include the Black pine forest, rare species of flora and area rock formations. Of historic interest are the ruins of temporary fortifications built during the final year of Venetian rule of Cyprus (1571 AD) by a group of Venetian generals who chose the location for a final stand against the invading Ottomans. The route goes round the Chionistra peak, providing spectacular views in all directions. |
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Atalanti Trail (Circular) Trail 47 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 14km Time: 4-5 hours Degree of difficulty: Average |
The trail starts at Troodos Square and goes around Chionistra peak, at an altitude of 1700-1750m. It travels through dense thickets of black pine and Troodos Juniper Phoenicia. One of the oldest Cyprus Junipers (800+ years old) can be found in the area. There are outstanding views in all directions. At 3km from the Troodos Square there is a spring with drinking water. |
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Persephone Trail (Linear) Trail 54 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 3km Time: 1 hour Degree of difficulty: Easy |
The starting point is 150m south of Troodos Square. Walkers must either return to the starting point or be picked up at the point where the trail crosses the forest road. Points of interest include rich pine forest vegetation during initial 2km and panoramic views. |
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Kalidonia Trail (Linear) Trail 50 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 3km Time: 1.5 hours Degree of difficulty: High |
The starting point is about 700m from the main road from Troodos to Platres, near the Presidential summer house. The trail follows a downstream course along river Kryos Potamos. It passes by Kalidonia waterfalls and ends at location Psilo Dendro, in Pano Platres village. Hikers must either return to the starting point or be picked up from either end of the trail. |
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Nature trails accessible by persons using wheelchairs |
Livadi Trail (circular) The starting point is on the main Troodos – Karvounas road, 1.5 km before Troodos Square (Plateia Troodous), 9 km from location Karvounas, at Kampos tou Livadiou picnic site. The starting point is approximately 300m along the narrow paved road. Length:1.5 km, Points of interest: Route through pine forest. Good vies towards Solea Valley. Mantra tou Kampiou Trail (circular) The trail starts at Mantra tou kampiou picnic site, towards Machairas forest. Length: 1km, Points of interest: Scenic forest route. |
