Karvounas – Prodromos Cycling Route
The Karvounas – Prodromos route is divided into two parts: a 10 kilometres descent (8 kilometres in a forest dirt track) and a steady ascent for the remaining 12.7 kilometres. It is rated as a route of medium difficulty.
At the first signposted viewpoint, 5 kilometres from the starting point, Kakopetria village spreads down towards the heart of Solea valley.
About 15 km from the starting point of this route, cyclists arrive at the Stavroullia rest and view point. Here, as at the Marathos picnic site 2.5 kilometres farther on, the Marathasa valley reveals its splendour with the villages of Pedoulas, Moutoullas and Kalopanagiotis to the west. Farther north, the village of Gerakies nestles against the background of the mountain peak of Kykkos and its famous monastery.
Start Point: Karvounas
End Point: Prodromos
Total Distance: 22,7 kilometres
Difficulty Rate: Medium with very good accessibility by bicycle.
Road Conditions: Good quality tarmac and forest dirt track in good condition (Depending on weather conditions).
Source: Cyprus Tourism Organisation