GPS coordinates of the starting point: | Lat: 34.895957 Lon: 32.869154 |
GPS coordinates of the ending point: | Lat: 34.920633 Lon: 32.881826 |
Altitude of the starting point: | 1,178m |
Altitude of the highest peak: | 1,718m |
Altitude of the end peak: | 1,178m |
Starting point: | The crossing point of the forest road Platres - Mesa Potamos with the tourist road Moniatis - Platres - Troodos, close to the Psilodentro (Tall Tree). |
Length: | 9km |
Estimated duration: | 3 - 4 hours |
Difficulty rate: | 3 (very challenging due to the uphill and downhill areas of the route) |
Points of interest: For the first kilometre, the path passes through dense clusters of Calabrian pine trees, whilst on the third kilometre at the points with a higher altitude it passes through an impressive and dense black pine forest (Pinus nigra subsp.pallasiana). At points along the trail you will experience panoramic views. The path is located within the National Forest Park of Troodos.
Flora: While hiking you can study the endemic plants: Golden oak (Quercus alnifolia), Purple Rock Cress (Arabis purpurea), Manouthkia (Pterocephalus multiflorus subsp. multiflorus - an evergreen small shrub with pale pink flowers), Cyprus Skullcap (Scutellaria cypria subsp. cypria), Troodos Sage (Salvia willeana).
Fauna: The main species of fauna found in the area are:
Mammals: Fox, hare, hedgehog.
Birds: Bonelli’s eagle, Eurasian jay, Wood pigeon, partridge, Cyprus warbler (endemic), Cyprus wheatear (endemic).
Reptiles: Cyprus viper, Cyprus snake (endemic), Cyprus lizard.