TREKKING PROGRAMME

*WALKING- TREKKING PROGRAMME with Ecologia* *CONTACT TO ECOLOGIA TOURS* *WALKING "DREAM PATHS TROODOS"* On the mountain summit we get the view of a hidden monastery. Fresh air in the TROODOS mountains is unique and nature impresses through authenticity. Recognize here a biotope from fresh water crabs, shells and frogs, watercourses and many kinds of birds. You will see with our expert guides endemic plants on the ways: it is astonishing - orchids are blooming here even until the end of August. At a height of 1000m we finally reach one of the prettiest villages in the Troodos montains. Length: 12/13 kms, 5 hours Grade: easy to intermediate *WALKING "FOUR SEASONS"* A walking tour for nature lovers and demanding individuals, who do not look for acrobatic challenges, but enjoy our selected nature paths, which present the beauties of the landscape up to the season. Wind and weather, temperatures and highlights in nature determine the route and ways. Experienced guides inform with great knowledge about nature & culture, flora, fauna, geology, botany, ornithology, nature protection ... Length: 13 kms, 4 - 4 1/2 hours Grade: easy to intermediate *WALKING "AVAGAS GORGE & AKAMAS"* Nature lovers with a good condition enjoy intact nature in the beautiful AKAMAS PENINSULA .Near a gorge with 300m high lime rocks and walls our hidden way leads downward from 600m - along oleander, cypress and Spanish pipe up to the coast, the valley TOXEFSTRA. In the summer you will have time for a refreshing bath in the crystal-clear sea at lonely bay. Length: 9 kms, 3 bis 4 hours Grade: intermediate to difficult		DREAM PATHS IN TROODOS WITH CHRISTOS CHARALAMBOUS. photos and text coyright by Ecologia Tours & Travel

		WALKING "CALEDONIAN WATERFALLS" We are following a hidden nature trail, which is winding along an all year waterfilled cold mountain river, called "kryos potamos". Several times the clear brook is to be crossed on soft rocks and stones. The unique geology, fauna and flora in that part of the mountain region is explained by experienced walking leaders. Black pine, gold oak, Aleppo pine and strawberry trees are companions specially on this track. The sight of the waterfalls offers a magnificent natural phenomenon: the water of the river falls down in 15m high cascades. A typical village in that part brings a view into the everyday life here. Length: 5 kms, 2,5 - 3 hours Grade: easy to intermediate WALKING “ MOUNT PROPHET ELIAS & AGIA MONI” At 1.100m, a plateaux with wonderful formations of rocks and stones in different sizes characterize the landscape. The nature ways lead through wide green forests of pine and stone pine. Passing vineyards and valleys rich in almond trees, we find the way to Mount Prophet Elias. The wild walls of that mountain are nesting places for different species of birds and with a little bit of luck we can observe a griffon vulture! Impressive views over unspoilt pure nature are amazing: at 1.953 m we will recognize the summit of MOUNT OLYMPOS in TROODOS, the XEROS RIVER VALLEY with colourful anemones and poppies …at 900 m you will see the monastery AGIA MONI, a treasure of the 4 th. cent. Length: 5 kms, 2,5 - 3 hours Grade: easy to intermediate

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