At a glance
A long downhill walk following the Karkotis valley from near Troodos Square to the painted church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, with the option to continue into Kakopetria. Hard on the knees.
- Region
- Troodos
- Distance
- 9 km
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Time
- about 3 hours
- Route type
- Linear
- Best season
- March to November
- Start point
- Karvounas – Troodos road, 1 km before Troodos Square
What you'll see
- Source of the Karkotis river
- UNESCO-listed Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis church
- Option to continue to Kakopetria (12 km, about 4 hours)
Before you go
- Carry at least 1.5 litres of water per person and a hat; there is little shade on many Cyprus trails from May to October.
- Start early in summer and avoid the hottest hours (12:00–16:00).
- Wear proper walking shoes: paths are often stony and steep in places.
- This is a demanding route: allow extra time and don't walk it alone if you're not used to mountain paths.
- Routes can close after fires or storms. Check the official page for the latest status.
- In an emergency, call 112.
Map & official details on Visit Cyprus
Source: Deputy Ministry of Tourism (Visit Cyprus), checked October 2026. Description written by Expatify.
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