We commence our tour to the 1000 year old Kykkos Monastery which is located within the Paphos Forest at an elevation of around 1,300 meters. It's a prime pilgrimage destination on Cyprus and is very popular with foreign visitors especially Russians.
Paphos Forest - Gkremmos tis Pellis
Due to the great quality road network, with little traffic, on relatively flat land, in the middle of Paphos Forest, this continuation of our tour provides for an excellent electric scooter experience, slowing down to enjoy great views. Golden oaks and Calabrian pines are the dominant trees here.
Cedar Valley to Tripylos peak walk - optional
The Cedar Valley is home to approximately 130,000 endemic (only found in Cyprus) Cedar subspecies. We have the option to stop in the Cedar Valley for a break and undertake a short walk to the peak. From here one can enjoy unobstructed views over a large part of the Paphos Forest and if we are fortunate enough, will spot the Cyprus 'moufflon', the endemic wild mountain sheep of Cyprus.
The walk is linear (about 2.5 km each way) the elevation is above 1,000m (rising to over 1,350 m). An enjoyable walk escaping the warmer temperatures of the coastal plains.
Cedar Valley to E-scooter Trip start in Paphos Forest
Our return to the start of the e-scooter exploration route will take us further inland. (a bit more than six km long), further along towards the north coast and providing vistas towards the south -also less traffic here. A slo ride to enjoy the forest, its scents, sounds and gorgeous views.