Cycling route · Nicosia

Nicosia 1 – Machairas & Lythrodontas loop

At a glance

A hard 61.6 km one-way route for road bikes in the Nicosia area, with 1493 m of climbing and a high point of 1026 m. It passes through Deftera, Psimolofou, Episkopeio, Politiko, Agios Irakleidios Monastery.

Region
Nicosia
Distance
61.6 km
Effort
Hard (our estimate)
Bike
Road bike
Total climb
1493 m
Highest point
1026 m
Route type
One way
Terrain
Mountain
Surface
Paved

Route

The route passes through Deftera, Psimolofou, Episkopeio, Politiko, Agios Irakleidios Monastery, Machairas Monastery, Mantra tou Kampiou, Lythrodontas, Analiontas, Tseri.

Before you go

  • Carry enough water and food: villages on the way may have only a kafeneio or nothing open, especially in the afternoon.
  • Wear a helmet and use lights; many roads have no hard shoulder.
  • Avoid riding in the midday heat from June to September.
  • With over 1,000 m of climbing, this route suits riders with some experience.
  • Routes can close after fires or storms. Check the official page for the latest status.
  • In an emergency, call 112.

Map, profile & GPX on Visit Cyprus

Source: Deputy Ministry of Tourism (Visit Cyprus), checked October 2026. Description written by Expatify.

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