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.
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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 |