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 village and form the river Klario, which gives life to the valley of Solea.
The forest has rich flora and fauna. Indicatively the flora consists of Trachia (rough) Pine (Pine), Black Pine, Troodos cypresses, maples, wild goats and wild pear trees. The fauna includes vultures, crows, eagles, the short-toed treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla), the Cyprus wheatear, and others.
In total there are 10 trails within the Park, totaling 57.6 km, all preserved and marked. One of them is designed to be wheelchair-accessible.
There are also 9 excursions in the Park area. Some of the available facilities offer wooden tables, drinking water, car parks, toilets and playgrounds.
There are 3 campgrounds. Two of them are spaces for short stays with basic facilities, while the third space, 500m east of Troodos square, is suitable for longer stays, as it includes upgraded facilities.
At the Nero tou Pefkou (Pine Water) and Kannoures sites, there were underground Chromium mines, which were in operation until recently. The Chromium processing plant was located close to Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis.
Information
Regional Forestry Officer of Troodos, tel.: +357 22924221
Park Officer, tel.: +357 22805533
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
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 Flass
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
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