Adelphi Forest Peak
The peak, at an altitude of 1612 meters, at the highest point of the Adelphi Forest. The real boundaries of the forest are: to the south the ridge east of Karvounas, including Madaris, to the west the valley of Solias from Platania to the east of Flassou, south of the village of Nikitari, south of the village of Agios Georgios Kafkallos south of the Mitsero mine until Agios Epiphanios.
The peak is on the hard, pyrogenic rocks of Troodos. To the north, cross-country trails also extend to southern gobbies, very close to dunes. These rocks have survived the erosion and still exist and stand imposingly on the ridge of Troodos. In the surrounding area there are pine trees and a rich natural bushy vegetation, and on the sides there are vineyards. There are many streams coming out of the peak. The streams of Limnati, a main tributary of Kouris and the streams of Kannavia, which are the main tributary of Elia.
There are 2 different versions for its name. According to the first, two brothers lived here, so bothe the general area and the peak were named after them. According to the second version, the name is attributed to two peaks with the same characteristics, regardless of whether one is a bit higher than the other.
Location
Forests - Rivers
Adelphi Forest
The Adelphi (Brothers) Forest occupies an area of 128.8 km2, is a state property and, due to its considerable natural value, has been included in the European Network of Protected Areas ‘Natura 2000’. The real boundaries of the forest are: to the sou
Atsas River
The river Atsas originates from the village of Spilia and after being enriched by various springs it descends, following a path south to the village. Just outside the village in the area of ”Diplopotama” at an altitude of 512 m., Atsas joins another
Kakopetria Forest
The Kakopetria Forest covers most of the Troodos Mountains and has been declared a National Forest Park. Its management has been undertaken by the Department of Forests. Two rivers spring from the forest, Garrillis and Karkotis, which join in the villa
Natural Springs of the Klarios River
The Klario River is 24,750 metres long and springs from the northeastern slopes of the Troodos peak, while it expands to the Turkish-occupied army bases of Morphou Bay. The inhabitants of the Solea valley have been indissolubly tied to the Klario River