GPS coordinates of the starting point: | Lat: 34.956223 Lon: 32.963155 |
GPS coordinates of the ending point: | Lat: 34.956147 Lon: 32.995126 |
Altitude of the starting point: | 1,338m |
Altitude of the highest peak: | 1,609m |
Altitude of the end peak: | 1,582m |
Starting point: |
(a) At Doxa soi o Theos, 2km from Kyperounta and 5km from Spilia, on the Kyperounta - Spilia road. (b) At the Madari fire lookout tower. |
Length: | 3.8km |
Estimated duration: | 2 hours |
Difficulty rate: | 3 |
Points of interest: There are panoramic views in all directions when you reach an altitude of around 1,400-1,600m along the Madari ridge. The path ends close to the top of Adelfoi mountain (1,613 metres). The walk offers the opportunity to climb up the Madari fire lookout tower, which overlooks the area. The trail connects with other nature trails in the area, such as: the Madari Selladi tou Karamanli path, Teisia tis Madaris and the Doxa soi o Theos Moutti tis Choras path. There is a fountain with drinking water at starting point (a).
Flora: While hiking you can study the endemic plants: Shrubby knapweed (Ptilostemon chamaepeuce var. cyprius), 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), Thyme (Thymus integer).
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 lizard, Black whip snake.