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Monday, 15 February 2016 12:23

Traditional Villages

The route starts in beautiful Tochni and heads to Choirokoitia where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia is located, which has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Next, it ascends to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Then, the route descends to reach the Monastery of Agios Minas and ascends again heading towards the idyllic and picturesque Kato Drys. The route then descends to Skarinou, and continues onward to the beautiful villages of Agios Theodoros, Maroni and Psematismenos to reach the starting point in Tochni.

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Distance: 54.2km
Elevation Gain: 927m
Highest point: 583m
Lowest point: 3m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mixed
Road surface: Paved

  Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Choirokoitia 3.8 3.8
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0 3.8
Vavla 9 12.8
Agios Minas Monastery 4.1 16.9
Kato Drys 3.6 20.5
Skarinou 9.5 30.0
Agios Theodoros 4.8 34.8
Maroni 11.3 46.1
Psematismenos 1.7 47.8
Tochni 6.4 54.2


The route starts in beautiful Tochni and heads to Choirokoitia where the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia is located, which has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. Next, it ascends to Vavla, a designated heritage village due to its white stone houses and its traditional features. Then, the route descends to reach the Monastery of Agios Minas and ascends again heading towards the idyllic and picturesque Kato Drys and then to Lefkara, known for its traditional embroidered lace and silver wire crafts. The route continues downhill to Kornos, renowned for its traditional handmade clay vessels, as well as for its tradition in beekeeping, as it produces superior quality honey. Then the route leads uphill through the mountain breeze to the Holy Monastery of Stavrovouni built on a rocky peak. Then you can head down to Kofinou, Skarinou to finally return to Tochni.

To download the route in gpx format click here

 

Distance: 65.7km
Elevation Gain: 1136m
Highest point: 612m
Lowest point: 72m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved

  Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Tochni 0.0 0.0
Skarinou 9.9 9.9
Kofinou 3.9 13.8
Kornos 11.8 25.6
Pano Lefkara 16.3 41.9
Kato Drys 3.6 45.5
Agios Minas Monastery 3.8 49.3
Vavla 2.3 51.6
Choirokoitia 10.5 62.1
Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement 0 62.1
Tochni 3.6 65.7


Monday, 15 February 2016 12:10

Olympus Panorama Light

The route starts from the ancient city of Amathous. Ride along the beach until the turn towards Parekklisia village where there is an uphill climb. Pass through the village and continue uphill. The Lemesos Quarry is on the left and across are the mountains of Olympos. Continue and cross the village of Kellaki where the route will start to descend and reach the Eptagoneia Village. Head left and proceed towards the Arakapas and Dierona villages, while entering a very beautiful pine grove. Next up, pass by Akrounta and the Germasogeia Reservoir to reach the village of Germasogeia and continue along the coast in order to end the route and reach Amathous again.

To download the route in gpx format click here
 

Distance: 53.9km
Elevation Gain: 1188m
Highest point: 692m
Lowest point: 33m
Loop: YES
Terrain: Mountain
Road surface: Paved

  Section Distance (km) Total Distance (km)
Ancient Amathus 0,0 0,0
Parekklisia 5.8 5.8
Kellaki 10.5 16.3
Eptagonia 4.2 20.5
Arakapas 4.2 24.7
Dierona 2.3 27.0
Akrounta 14.6 41.6
Germasogia 5.8 47.4
Ancient Amathus 6.5 53.9



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