A few words about our hike:
Together with the experienced leader-companion of our office, we will start our adventure on the Artemis path 300m from the connection point of Chionistras - Troodos - Prodromou. The route is circular for 7km, around the top of Olympus (Xionistra) at an altitude of 1850m, and offers excellent views in all directions. It is literally a top walk, as it consists of two paths, one of which is the Artemis Path, which we will explore together. Its course is parallel to the second Atalanti Path and in some places, the paths approach each other. The route does not have a significant gradient until towards the end after the Ski Center where the route becomes slightly uphill for 200-300 meters.
Track Features:
Starting point: 300m from the junction of the road to Chionistra with the Troodos - Prodromou road.
Length: 7km (circular route)
Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
Degree of difficulty: 1
Points of interest:
The black pine forest has rare species of flora and rocks in the area. We will have the opportunity to access the two-centuries-old black pine trees (Pinus nigra subsp. Pallasiana) which are about 500 years old.
We will observe the rich and rare flora (with species such as nepeta, teucrium, alyson, hachomelia, and invisible) and the rocks of the area (such as dunite, harzburgite, and pyroxenite).
⦁ We will enjoy the very beautiful view of the areas and villages of the provinces of Limassol, Paphos, and Nicosia.
⦁ The entire route is located within the Troodos National Forest Park which is a NATURA 2000 area.
⦁ Of historical interest are "The Tisias of the Old City", which are ruins of rough fortifications built during the last year of the Venetian occupation of Cyprus (1571AD) by a group of Venetian generals who decided to defend themselves there against the Turks.
The price includes:
⦁ Escort and organization
⦁ Transport
⦁ Trainers specializing in outdoor activities
⦁ First aid box
⦁ Hiking
