At a glance
A short hill loop that starts and ends at the Smigies picnic site, climbing to a summit with views over the north and south coasts. Partly shaded by pines, it suits a cooler morning walk.
- Region
- Paphos
- Distance
- 3 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- about 2 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- Best season
- Year-round
- Start point
- Smigies picnic site
What you'll see
- Hilltop panorama
- Shady pine forest
- Phoenician juniper and wild thyme
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.
- 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.
More trails in Paphos
- Adonis Trail (Akamas) · 7.5 km
- Aphrodite Trail (Akamas) · 7.5 km
- Smigies Trail · 6 km
- Avakas Gorge Trail · 1.2 km
- Ezousa Walking Trail · 7.6 km