Troodos Mountains · Cyprus
Troodos Mountain Road
B8Pano Platres to Troodos Square
The B8 climbs from the Limassol foothills through dense cedar and pine forest to Troodos Square at 1,700 m, within reach of Cyprus’s highest peak, Mount Olympus (1,952 m).
From Pano Platres the B8 ascends northeast through fragrant pine and cedar forest, gaining over 800 m in roughly 12 km on well-signed bends and good asphalt. At the top, Troodos Square is the hub for the Artemis and Atalante trails, with a spur to the Olympus summit domes; the descent passes Byzantine-chapel villages.
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Best seasons
SpringSummerAutumn
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Troodos Mountain Road on the map5.2 mi · point to point
Pano PlatresStart · Troodos Mountains
Troodos SquareEnd · Troodos Mountains
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Character
Corners23bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient13%≈ 1-in-8
Climb622 mtotal ascent
Summit1,720 mhighest point of the line · 5,643 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1,107 – 1,720 mPoints of interest3 stops
- GerokaminaViewpoint3.2 mi in
- Andreas Paraskevas MemorialLandmarkat the start
- Kaledonian WaterfallsLandmark3.7 mi in
Hazards
- Tight hairpins
- Sharp blind bends near Moniatis
- Rockfall after rain
- Snow and ice in winter
- Sudden fog
Sources
“Sweeping fast empty roads through the forests, the corners and slopes well signposted.”
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Driving the Troodos Mountain Road: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Troodos Mountain Road?
Troodos Mountain Road runs 5.2 miles (8.4 km) and takes about 11 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Troodos Mountain Road to drive?
We rate it moderate: 23 corners, a maximum gradient of 13%, and a tightness of 6 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Troodos Mountain Road?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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