Sea-to-Sky Cyprus
From the sparkling blues of the Mediterranean to the blue skies above the forests of the Troodos mountains, a trail to challenge you physically and fill your mind with magic.
Point-to-point distances
The Sea-to-Sky route has been broken down into 15 smaller sections below to help you plan your journey. These sections are designed to finish at convenient pick-up or drop-off points, or at villages or picnic areas where there is likely to be accommodation available nearby: either hotels, Airbnbs or camping. E-mail us at cyprustrailrunners@yahoo.com if you would like the GPX track and the KML file sent to you.
Sections for 135km route
Section 1: Alaminos Beach to Agios Theodoros Village
10km
Section 2: Agios Theodoros to Lefkara Dam
20km
Section 3: Lefkara Dam to Kionia Picnic Area
20km
Section 4: Kionia Picnic Area to Lazanias Village
8km
Section 5: Lazanias Village to Fikardou Village
3km
Section 6: Fikardou Village to Gourri Village
2km
Section 7: Gourri Village to Palaichori Rd
6km
Section 8: Palaichori Rd to Palaichori Village
12km
Section 9: Palaichori Village to Agios Ioannis Village (including climb to Papoutsa Peak)
13km
Section 10: Agios Ioannis Village to Agros Village
4km
Section 11: Agros Village to Adventure Mountain Park
12km
Section 12: Adventure Mountain Park to Platania Picnic Area
7km
Section 13: Platania Picnic Area to Troodos Rd
8km
Section 14: Troodos Rd to Mount Olympus (Chionistra)
7km
Section 15: Mount Olympus to Jubilee Hotel, Troodos Square
3km
The 100 mile challenge
It is possible to extend the route by 25km to create a traditional trail challenge
of 100 miles (160km). The extra 25km follows coastal tracks from the Meneou beach area to Alaminos Beach, a beautiful seaside start to your journey.
Your adventure, your way - how we can help
We can help with planning your trip depending on your needs: the whole route, part of it, with friends, solo, running, hiking, hotel stays or camping - however you would like to do it. Free advice and provision of GPX and KML. Drop offs and pickups with luggage transfers are also possible by arrangement -- the cost will depend on numbers and the section being done. Contact us for information.
How to find your way
The Sea-to-Sky route has been marked out with blue dots and blue arrows with a white S for most of the way. On recognised public hiking trails no additional markings have been added once you have been turned onto the trail. For some sections, you will follow the yellow and black E4 trail markings, but beware, you will turn off the E4 again so make sure you know when to do so. We recommend following the GPX track to be sure, and studying the KML file which has route details including where to find water fountains, picnic sites and restaurants along the way.