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.
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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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