Trail Kastrovounos in Platres

Length: 800 meters – Linear

Estimated duration: 30 minutes

Difficulty rate: 2

Starting point: Click here

The Kastrovounos Nature Trail is located to the west of Kato Platres and offers a unique hiking experience in Cyprus. Starting at an altitude of 900 meters and reaching its highest point at 1000 meters, this scenic trail is 800 meters long. It's a smooth, uphill, and winding path, a perfect choice for hikers of all levels. One of the standout features of Kastrovounos trail is that it is one of the few trails in Cyprus that can be enjoyed at night, thanks to the well-maintained lighting that illuminates the entire route. Whether you're a daytime adventurer or an evening hiker, the Kastrovounos Nature Trail promises a memorable experience amidst the natural beauty of Cyprus.

Being part of the Troodos National Forest Park, the trail is surrounded by dense forest and along the path visitors will come across pine and golden oak trees, hawthorns, and many other endemic plants and aromatic herbs.

Until the end of the trail, where the observatory is located there are many viewpoints with benches to rest, overlooking the surrounding area. The observatory marks the end of the trail, but make sure to spend some time there to rest and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding villages, the Troodos National Park and the Paphos Forest.