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Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge Trailhead loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

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Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge Trailhead loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

Hard

4.8

(116)

959

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Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge Trailhead loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

01:36

4.44km

130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.46 km for 1.53 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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837 m

800-Year-Old Olive Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive trunk of an 800 year old olive tree

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1.09 km

Rest area on the Akamas Peninsula

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time for a rest

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1.35 km

Avakas Gorge (geological formation)

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This starts at the Avakas Gorge car park. The first section of the route resembles a botanical garden and presents a variety of native plants. Then comes the attraction of the hike: rock walls over 30 meters high that form a narrow gorge. Shortly afterwards, the gorge becomes much more open, but the rocks rise even higher into the sky. The last section of the gorge is characterized by forest and boulders that must be climbed over. Outside the Avakas Gorge, a hiking trail runs back across the plateau in the hinterland. At the end of this route, beautiful viewpoints of the blue coast of Cyprus await you.

The entire hike is 7.1 kilometers long (from car park no. 3) and it took me about 2.5 hours. The route does not have a significant incline, so no exceptional fitness is required. However, you must be very alert inside the gorge. Rocks can fall into the gorge, the rocks on the ground are slippery and when the weather changes, the small stream can become a raging torrent. Do not go into the Avakas Gorge after heavy rain or when there is a high probability of rain. Waterproof hiking boots are a must, even when it is dry. The paths are rocky, unmarked and often not clearly visible. You should definitely have a GPS map with you. There are no places to stop for refreshments or drinking water on the hike, so you should take enough provisions with you. I have marked the route and all the important points on the map.

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1.57 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

No equipment required.

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1.60 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

in winter more water

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2.21 km

Avakas Gorge Rocks

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A very nice experience to go through here

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3.82 km

Avakas Gorge Trailhead

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The hike starts here. There is a parking and rest area with shade and toilet. An all-terrain car is recommended, otherwise park the car below Viklari and walk about 500 meters.

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4.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

868 m

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

32°C

24°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

October 13, 2022,Avakas-Schlucht

A spectacular hike through the narrow Avakas Gorge. We were traveling in October and therefore didn't get wet feet, but you definitely have to wear sneakers at least, no flip-flops or flip-flops. Stones sometimes slide down from above and there was even a mountain goat that fell on the way, so be careful, but otherwise fine.

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April 11, 2023,Avakas Schlucht in Zypern 🇬🇷😍🥾🌞😎

The Avakas Gorge was my absolute highlight of the last 3 days in Cyprus.
Unfortunately, I couldn't go through the entire trail because I had to adapt to the majority of fellow vacationers😫

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April 24, 2025,Avakas Schlucht

I can't recommend the parking lot, and next time I'd park about 1 km further ahead. The road isn't suitable for regular rental cars.

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800-Year-Old Olive Tree Stump

Rest area on the Akamas Peninsula

Avakas Gorge (geological formation)

Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge Rocks

Avakas Gorge Trailhead

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