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Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

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Paphos

Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

Hard

4.8

(92)

590

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Avakas Gorge – Avakas Gorge loop from Εθνικό Πάρκο Ακάμαντα

02:41

7.67km

210m

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: August 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 1.93 km for 764 m

After 4.99 km for 764 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.30 km

800-Year-Old Olive Tree Stump

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive trunk of an 800 year old olive tree

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1.82 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 …

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2.04 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

No equipment required.

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2.07 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

in winter more water

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2.96 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)

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3.83 km

Bench With a View of Avakas Gorge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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4.02 km

Avakas Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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

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6.58 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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7.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

1.78 km

277 m

128 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 20 August

31°C

23°C

0 %

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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. …

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April 28, 2022,Avakas Gorge Natural Trail

Spectacular gorge
At the end of the gorge you can also go up the slope and back up over the plain. But would be very boring and completely without shadows, that's why we are
the same way back.

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800-Year-Old Olive Tree Stump

Avakas Gorge (geological formation)

Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge

Bench With a View of Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge

Avakas Gorge Trailhead

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