At a glance
A hard 51 km one-way route for road bikes in the Nicosia area, with 2430 m of climbing and a high point of 1266 m. It passes through Lythrodontas, Mantra tou Kampiou, Machairas Monastery, Gourri, Farmakas.
- Region
- Nicosia
- Distance
- 51 km
- Effort
- Hard (our estimate)
- Bike
- Road bike
- Total climb
- 2430 m
- Highest point
- 1266 m
- Route type
- One way
- Terrain
- Mountain
- Surface
- Paved
Route
The route passes through Lythrodontas, Mantra tou Kampiou, Machairas Monastery, Gourri, Farmakas, Palaichori, Agros.
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.