Troodos is ideal for hiking and rambling, with a wide range of trails suited to all ages and abilities. For a list of available Cyprus trails visitors may consult the ‘European Long Distance Path E4 and other Cyprus Nature Trails’ publication, available from any CTO Information Offices. Furthermore, the CTO map of Troodos area marks the Troodos E4 section, as well as 23 area scenic trails. A recommended selection of five trails:

 

Stavros Agiasmati – Panagia Tou Araka Trail (Linear) Trail 32 on the Troodos Area (Eastern) map Length: 7km Time: 2-4 hours Difficulty Level: 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 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. Artemis Trail (Circular) Trail 46 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 7km Time: 2-3 hours Difficulty Level: 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. Atalanti Trail (Circular) Trail 47 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 14km Time: 4-5 hours Difficulty Level: 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. Persephone Trail (Linear) Trail 54 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 3km Time: 1 hour Difficulty Level: 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. Kalidonia Trail (Linear) Trail 50 on the Troodos Area (Western) map Length: 3km Time: 1.5 hours Difficulty Level: 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. Walkers must either return to the starting point or be picked up from either end of the trail.

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