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View from Girne Kayası – Gondolar Stone Ruins loop from Başpınar Mahallesi

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Kyrenia

View from Girne Kayası – Gondolar Stone Ruins loop from Başpınar Mahallesi

Moderate

4.6

(10)

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View from Girne Kayası – Gondolar Stone Ruins loop from Başpınar Mahallesi

02:11

7.35km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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2.31 km

Ruins of Viran Kilise (Byzantine Monastery)

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Abandoned and unfortunately very dilapidated ruin of a former Byzantine monastery in the Kyrenia mountains. By the way, the name “Viran Kilise” simply means “destroyed church”.

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3.68 km

Platform with view of northern coast

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Wooden platform on the precipice with breathtaking views of the north coast, the Mediterranean and on a clear day even as far as the mainland (Turkey).

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3.85 km

Gondolar Stone Ruins

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7.35 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

2.10 km

107 m

Surfaces

6.87 km

215 m

113 m

107 m

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Sunday 6 September

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July 28, 2025,Ramblers viran kilise

Beautiful walk through the Forrest passing a walled cave, a ruined church, a walled springhead, and an ancient monument tree, then onto lovers leap a viewing platform with spectacular scenery although I'd say it's a fairly easy walk there are steep climbs and descents so not a beginner walk, as this walk is mostly shaded it's ok anytime if the …

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View from Girne Kayası – Gondolar Stone Ruins loop from Başpınar Mahallesi

Ruins of Viran Kilise (Byzantine Monastery)

Platform with view of northern coast

View from Girne Kayası

Gondolar Stone Ruins

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