Persephone trail

A short, easy trail from Troodos Square. The first 2 km run through dense black pine forest. At the end is the Makria Kontarka viewpoint with a wide view. Back the same way.

Where

Troodos, Cyprus

Length

3 km one way

Time

1 h one way

Difficulty

easy

Route

out and back

Difficulty colour

blue run

Up and down

↑ 144 m · ↓ 145 m

Colours work like ski runs and match the app: they come from the length, the climbs and the steepness. Highest point: 1734 m.

Where to start

150 m south of Troodos Square, on the road to the police station. There is parking on the square and at the start of the trail.

Before you go

Back the same way: about 6 km in total.

Lighting fires in state forests and within 2 km of their boundary is forbidden. To report a fire, call 1407 — the call is free.

Facts checked on 26.10.2026.

Sources

• Τμήμα Δασών — Μονοπάτια: «Περσεφόνη» (γραμμικό, 3 km, 1 ώρα, βαθμός δυσκολίας 1, Μακριά Κοντάρκα, Ε4)
• Visit Cyprus (Deputy Ministry of Tourism) — Persephone (Linear), Troodos Forest Nature Trail
• Τμήμα Δασών (Department of Forests) — Guidelines: fires banned in state forests and within 2 km of their boundary, report a fire on 1407, bicycles banned on trails