GPS coordinates of the starting point: | Lat: 34.794998 Lon: 33.136578 |
GPS coordinates of the ending point: | Lat: 34.759798 Lon: 33.104231 |
Altitude of the starting point: | 562m |
Altitude of the highest peak: | 692m |
Altitude of the end peak: | 140m |
Starting point: | Around 3km from the main Parekklisia – Kellaki road. |
Length: | (a) 3.7km (circular), (b) 11km (ends at Germasogeia Dam) |
Estimated duration: | (a) 1.5 hour, (b) 3 – 3.5 hours |
Difficulty rate: | (a) 2 (there is a steep downhill at the start), (b) 3 (there is a steep downhill at the start) |
Points of interest: The trail initially passes through areas of forest and then continues for a short distance along the Kyparissia River, offering panoramic views of the Germasogeia dam and Lemesos (Limassol). The trail runs through a forest, with clusters of Cypress trees (Cupressus sempervirens var. horizontalis), and connects to the circular trail of Germasogeia dam. The Kyparissia Forest is a Natura 2000 site.
Flora: While hiking you can study the endemic plants: Entire – Leaved Horehound (Acanthoprasium integrifolium), Kakomallis Alison (Alyssum chondrogynum), Thyme (Thymus integer), Shrubby knapweed (Ptilostemon chamaepeuce subsp. cyprius), Cyprus Yellow Sun Rose (Helianthemum obtusifolium).
Fauna: The main species of fauna found in the area are:
Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog.
Birds: Bonelli’s eagle, Wood pigeon, partridge, Cyprus warbler (endemic), Cyprus wheatear (endemic).
Reptiles: Cyprus viper, Cyprus lizard, Black whip snake.