Nature Trail Kannoures – Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis
Virgin forest landscape. The trail begins next to the source of the Karkotis River and through a virgin forest landscape that crosses the beautiful river valley. It passes near the old, closed, chromium mine and ends in Kakopetria. The route can pass through the church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis (12th century), which has excellent frescoes and is included as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One can continue towards the village of Kakopetria, about 3 km along the central road of Pedoulas – Kakopetria.
Route details
Starting point: On the main street of Karvounas – Troodos Square, 1km. before Troodos, 9.5 km. from Karvounas.
Length: 9 km (12 km to the village of Kakopetria)
Time: 3 hours (4 hours until Kakopetria)
Degree of difficulty: 3 (relatively difficult downhill)
Format: Linear
Flora: Wild Rosemary (Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. Cyprius), Quercus alnifolia, Tears of the Virgin Mary (Arabis purpurea), Pterocephalus multiflorus subsp. Multiflorus, Thyme (Thymus integer).
Location
Nature Trails
Agia Irini Nature Trail – Limeria
The route crosses dense woody vegetation, offering great views of Morphou Bay and the opportunity to visit hideaways used by the EOKA fighters during the anti-colonial struggle of 1955-1959. In Selladi Tis Straorouthkias, the route meets the Kourdali-L
Agios Theodoros – Asinou Nature Trail
There is a nature trail that starts at the eastern side of Agios Theodoros village and ends at The Virgin Mary of Asinou church (Panagia tis Asinou), with its famous murals, this church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trail takes you through fores
Archangelos – Mylos tis Rodous Nature Trail
This trail begins at the Archangel Michael church which was built in 16th century. After a hike of around one kilometre, end at the Mylos tis Rodous (Rodous Mill). It is a linear path. Along the trail, the path passes through the church of Panagias Pod
Atalanti Nature trail
This trail took its name from the ancient forest nymph of the Atalanti forests, a famous hunter and runner, protected by the Greek goddess, Artemis. It follows a course around Chionistra at an altitude of 1700-1750m and passes through dense clusters of
Circular Nature Trail of the Artemis Rocks Study
The path took its name from the goddess Artemis, the daughter of Zeus and Lydo, the twin sister of Apollo. The trail follows a circular path around Chionistra at an average altitude of 1850m and the tour is carried out with the help of directional sign
Doxa Soi O Theos – Pyrofylakio (Fire Lookout Station) Nature Trail
A mountain path that offers a panoramic view in all directions from an altitude of 1400 – 1600m along the ridge of Madaris. It ends close to the Adelphi peak (1613m). One has the opportunity to go up to the Madaris fire lookout station which overlooks
