The Cyprus Strollers are taking on a forest section of the European E4 trail between the monastery of Profitis Elias and the Kionia picnic site. This is a 15 km round trip with around 500 metres of elevation change. The club rates it very difficult: the first half is mostly uphill, and the same path brings the group back down. The clubโs general minimum age is six, but this particular walk is for hikers with experience of similarly demanding routes.
The trail leaves from behind the monastery, crosses a short stretch of forestry road and climbs towards a ridge. Higher up, the group passes two old kilns used to process pine resin. Kionia, at about 1,200 metres, is the turnaround point. The organiser recommends taking plenty of water and trekking poles.
The walk starts at 09:30 on Sunday, 22 November 2026, near Lythrodontas in the Nicosia district. Expect to return to the monastery at around 14:30; the published walking time is about five hours including breaks. If you want to meet the group in Nicosia first, be at the Handicrafts Centre on Athalassas Avenue by 08:05 for an 08:15 departure.