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Bellapais Abbey – Highest Point of the Hike loop from Bellapais

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Kyrenia

Bellapais Abbey – Highest Point of the Hike loop from Bellapais

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Bellapais Abbey – Highest Point of the Hike loop from Bellapais

04:03

12.7km

530m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Parking

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124 m

Bellapais Abbey

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Very impressive building. The origins go back to the 12th century and the architecture of the eras has left its mark on the building. When you look at it you will find many impressive details.

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353 m

Bitter Lemons House (Laurence Durrell’s Residence)

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The book "Bitter Lemons" is absolutely worth reading! 😀 The house can only be viewed from the outside, but if you stand in front of it and read a section …

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1.02 km

Viewpoint high above Bellapais

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From this platform you can enjoy the view over Kyrenia/Girne and the ruins of Bellapais Abbey.
This is a Gothic monastery ruin in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It …

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1.57 km

View of Kyrenia

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From this platform you can enjoy the view over Kyrenia/Gierne.

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2.59 km

View of Kyrenia and the Coast

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Start early, in summer it gets hot quickly. Otherwise a wonderful view.

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5.68 km

Highest Point of the Hike

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I don't know if it's the highest point, but you have a good view.

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12.4 km

Tatlısu Halk Odası Café Bar, Bellapais

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The main attraction of the town of Bellapais is of course the well-known ruins of the abbey. But the small village itself also has its charm and offers traditional cafés, …

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

1.15 km

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

4.50 km

1.25 km

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Bellapais Abbey – Highest Point of the Hike loop from Bellapais

Bellapais Abbey

Bitter Lemons House (Laurence Durrell’s Residence)

Viewpoint high above Bellapais

View of Kyrenia

View of Kyrenia and the Coast

Highest Point of the Hike

Tatlısu Halk Odası Café Bar, Bellapais

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