Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

Hiking trails & Routes

Cyprus

Paphos

Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

Hard

4.9

(78)

517

hikers

Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

03:27

10.4km

260m

Hiking

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

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.30 km for 764 m

After 6.36 km for 764 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

2.67 km

800-Year-Old Olive Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive trunk of an 800 year old olive tree

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.19 km

Avakas Gorge (geological formation)

Highlight • Gorge

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.40 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

No equipment required.

Tip by

3.44 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

in winter more water

Tip by

4.33 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

No flip flop and some water in the backpack! Caution Take hiking maps with you as an analogy or load them for offline use before rounder! (No net)

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5.20 km

Bench With a View of Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view. There is a bench under the tree where you can rest.

Tip by

5.39 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The entire gorge is a highlight and highly recommended. Guided hikes with transfers are offered.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.95 km

Avakas Gorge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.48 km

2.82 km

1.61 km

295 m

214 m

Surfaces

6.44 km

3.32 km

601 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

21°C

10°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

November 1, 2024,Avakas Schlucht - Aufregend schön

What a gorge. An absolute highlight of the island, but also very busy. Come as early as possible. Make sure you wear good, non-slip shoes - you're sure to get wet. There are a few rocks to climb over, but no problem. You'll see the odd mountain goat every now and then. It's an absolute adventure that you shouldn't miss. …

Showing Translation