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Mount Olympus Cyprus Highest Mountain
Highest Mountain In Cyprus
Mount Olympos in Cyprus is a must visit peak if your looking to climb the highest point in Cyprus standing at 1952m. There is a road that leads up to the top of the mountain and you can start the journey walking up from any town underneath. The summit is a military base and cannot be accessed but the views from the top are breathtaking as you can look over the Troodos mountain range and out to the Mediterranean sea.
Flights To Mount Olympos
Find the best flights to get and airports to go to if hiking Mount Olympus Cyrpus. The nearest airports to Mount Olympus are Paphos Airport south Cyprus (1h) and Nicosia Airport north Cyprus (1h). From these airports there are plenty of different types of transport to the nearest towns to start climbing Mount Olympus Cyprus.
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Where To Stay Near Mount Olympus Cyprus
Troodos
Troodos village is a charming destination located in the heart of Cyprus. Surrounded by lush greenery and stunning mountain views, it offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Visitors can explore the traditional architecture, sample local cuisine, and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing. Troodos village is a must-visit for anyone seeking a tranquil and authentic Cypriot experience.
Troodos is a great village to stay in before and after hiking Mount Olympos, with many different types of Accommodation to offer this beautiful village is perfectly located underneath Mount Olympos.
Kakopetria
Kakopetria is a charming village located in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. With its picturesque streets, traditional architecture, and stunning natural surroundings. Whether you're interested in hiking, exploring local history and culture, or simply relaxing in a peaceful setting, Kakopetria has something for everyone.
Kakopetria is the perfect place to stay for those looking to do a long hike up to the summit of the highest mountain in Cyprus with many different types of Accommodation available, The village is based in heart of Cyprus just north of Mount Olympos.
Moutoullas
Moutoullas is a beautiful village located in the Nicosia District of Cyprus. It is known for its traditional architecture, narrow streets, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Whether you're interested in history, culture, or nature, Moutoullas has something to offer for everyone.
Moutoullas is the perfect place to stay for those looking to hike up Mount Olympos with many different types of Accommodation available. Moutoullas is located west of Mount Olympos the highest mountain in Cyprus.
Hiking Mount Olympus
Hiking Mount Olympus in Cyprus 1952m is an unforgettable experience that offers breathtaking views of the island. There are many different trails starting from the surrounding villages up to the summit of Mount Olympos. Many of the routes are rewarding when reaching the Summit of mount Olympos. The true summit of Mount Olympos is a military base so there is no access to the very top. There is also a road which connects to the summit so if you are after a leisurely walk you can start from any point.
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1. Troodos To Mount Olympos (Easy)
2. Kakopetria To Mount Olympos (Hard)
3.Moutoullas To Mount Olympos (Hard)
1. Troodos
The route up to Mount Olympos starting at the village Troodos is the shortest walk you can do up to the summit of Cyprus's tallest mountain.
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The walk is fairly simple and short just under 7km with 210m of ascent, you can park anywhere in Troodos for this walk and follow the trails up to the summit of mount Olympos, there are quite a few different trails but all of them will lead to the summit so it does not matter which particular one you take. There is an option of following the road up to the top aswell.
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The true summit of Mount Olympos is a military base and there is not public access, therefore you will not be able to reach the true summit.
2. Kakopetria
The route from the village Kakopetria is a long route of over 36km of distance and 1400m ascent. Kakopetria is one of the beautiful villages that is located just outside the national park just north of Mount Olympos.
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This route can start anywhere in Kakopetria although there are two routes to the summit, one in which follows the valley and the other which starts climbing immediately. The route detailed in the Komoot map is the route with the immediate climb.
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There is an option on this route to walk one way to the summit and then get a taxi from Troodos back to the start point.
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The true summit of Mount Olympos is a military base and there is not public access, therefore you will not be able to reach the true summit.
3. Moutoullas
The route from the village Moutoullas is a long route of over 36km of distance and 1300m ascent. Kakopetria is one of the beautiful villages that is located just outside the national park just east of Mount Olympos.
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This route can start anywhere in Moutoullas, There is an option on this route to walk one way to the summit and then get a taxi from Troodos back to the start point.
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The true summit of Mount Olympos is a military base and there is not public access, therefore you will not be able to reach the true summit.