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
River Karkotis Access Point
Just a few metres away from the Mylos tis Rodous (Rodous Mill), one can follow a small path that was created by the Community of Galata, which leads along the mouth of the Karkotis river. The area was included in the Natura 2000 network under the CY200
The Kargotis River (or Klarios or Karkotis)
The Klarios River flows from the northeastern slopes of the Troodos peak and flows into the occupied Morphou Bay. It is 24,750 metres long. The river has created the unique valley of Solea, rich in vegetation and fruit trees. Along the river are artifi
The Karkotis and Garrillis River Connection Point
The Karkotis and Garillis rivers are the two main tributaries of the Klario River. The first one originates from the northwestern slopes of Papoutsa, while the second one from the northeastern slopes of Troodos. On their way to their connection and the
The Waterfall of Petra tou Androgynou (Androgyne Stone)
Only a few metres away from Petra tou Androgynou is the waterfall with the same name. It is a small spring water, waterfall located in the centre of old (Palia) Kakopetria. It flows in an artificial groove for more than 250 metres before it falls onto