Hike on the Kannoures – Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis Trail

Salonica View leads an autumn hike along the linear Kannoures – Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis nature trail in the Troodos mountains on Sunday 1 November.

The route

The hike starts on the Karvounas – Troodos Square main road, passes near the source of the Karkotis River and an abandoned chromium mine, and ends at Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, a 12th-century church near Kakopetria on the UNESCO World Heritage List, known for its second wooden roof and its frescoes. Lunch at Chrysanthis Tavern in Kakopetria is optional.

• Distance: 8.5 km, mostly downhill
• Walking time: 5–6 hours
• Difficulty: level 3 (difficult), with steep ascents and descents; good physical condition required

Schedule (approximate)

• 07:00 — bus departs from Nicosia (Agios Stylianos Church, Strovolos–Lakatamia)
• 07:30 — pick-up in Kofinou (village square, Agios Modestos Church)
• 08:00 — pick-up in Limassol (Jumbo Linopetra)
• 09:00 — meeting point for those driving themselves: Chrysanthis Tavern, Kakopetria
• 09:45 — start of the hike; around 15:00 — end
• 15:30 — lunch; return to Nicosia around 19:30–20:00

Price per person

• €15 — hike, own transport
• €25 — hike + bus
• €35 — hike + lunch, own transport
• €45 — hike + bus + lunch

Payment is made on the bus or before the start. The price includes organisation, qualified outdoor instructors, first aid and, depending on the package, the bus and lunch.

Good to know

• When booking, say where you will board the bus.
• Bring hiking shoes, trousers or leggings, water and snacks, and a waterproof jacket depending on the weather.
• Four days before, the organiser confirms whether the trip goes ahead (minimum group size, weather).
• Cancellations less than 72 hours before, or no-shows, pay the full fee; a weather cancellation is rescheduled or refunded.