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Caledonia - Kaledonia - Waterfall from above E4 B8 Troodos Limassol Cyprus

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Distance
2.92 mi
Elevation gain
295 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
295 ft
Max elevation
4,581 ft
TrailRank 
56
Min elevation
4,295 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
one hour 30 minutes
Time
3 hours 43 minutes
Coordinates
838
Uploaded
February 23, 2019
Recorded
February 2019
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near Páno Plátres, Eparchía Lemesoú (Cyprus)

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Itinerary description

I did choice route from above, due so well known from Psilo Dendro. I went on snowy trail, partially ice covered. Was pretty funny a family did come from Psilo Dendro they did start in short trousers and surprised how icy was the waterfall area. Trail is marked okay, but at winter when snow cover marks on rocks, maybe going to be difficult so.. better to prepare well before go.
Video: https://youtu.be/KBYmjZ4LCNk

The most famous waterfall of the lot, this claims a proud spot, at an altitude of 1330m north of Pano Platres village, with the water falling from a height of 13 meters. Luring thousands of visitors year in and year out, prepare for a walk like no other as the gushing sound of water through dense forest vegetation leads you towards the waterfall.
But this place isn’t just about the final destination; there’s something special about the walk to the falls itself, as you stride or trundle over slippery stepping stones and bend over backwards to make way past foliage that so proudly inhabits every inch of the vicinity as sweet scented pine trees so gloriously call out for attention.
What many don’t know, is that the falls supposedly got their name from Scottish visitors years ago who were rather taken by the beauty of the place, saying that it reminded them of their own country, called Caledonia in ancient times. The rest, is history!
https://mycyprusinsider.com/the-great-outdoors/the-insider-pick-dreamy-troodos-waterfalls-youve-got-to-visit-2/

The route is constantly downhill or uphill depending on where you start. The greatest part of the trail passes through a dense forest and follows a route along the Kryos Potamos River, where water flows permanently. Passages have been constructed at many of the river crossings located along the trail, but at some points you will have to step on moist, slippery stones to cross, therefore attention is required. The trail has steps, areas where you can rest, indications with plant names and other useful information, as well as three kiosks where you can take cover in case of rain. The entire route is located in Troodos National Forest Park, which is a Natura 2000 area. The vegetation is entirely natural, rich and very dense. Hygrophilous vegetation, comprised of planes, alders and ivy, dominates along the riverbed. Black pines cover the mountain slopes at higher altitudes, and are gradually replaced by the Calabrian pine at lower altitudes. Other common species found on the mountain slopes are the strawberry tree (Arbutus andrachne), barberry (Berberis cretica), bracken (Pteridium aquilinum) and the endemic golden oak (Quercus alnifolia). There are many endemic plants along the route, including Cyprus rock-cress (Arabis purpurea), Troodos sage (Salvia willeana) and Aphrodite’s spurge (Euphorbia veneris). Trout can be seen in the ponds that form along the trail. Keep in mind however that fishing is prohibited! The most interesting sight on the trail is Caledonia Falls, located two thirds along the route (if you start at the high altitude point). The water falls dramatically from a height of 13 metres on hard gabbro rock. The only exit from the trail is through a dirt road, which is closed to traffic and is located at the waterfalls.
The water in Kryos Potamos, one of the few rivers in Cyprus with permanent water presence, is used for, among other things, irrigating Troodos. It is in this cool and
picturesque ravine that the Caledonia Trail is located. The gurgling waters popu - lated with trout, the dense canopy of trees, the chirping birds, the variety of vegetation
and the splashing water at Caledonia Falls will charm you and keep your interest undiminished for the entire route
http://www.moa.gov.cy/moa/fd/fd.nsf/4DCA0BBDFF72749FC225812900264F88/$file/Kaledonia%20Trail%20-%20Three%20fold%20flyer.pdf

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Waypoints

PictographCar park Altitude 4,580 ft
Photo ofCar Parking Start/End point at road B8 near Troodos square Photo ofCar Parking Start/End point at road B8 near Troodos square Photo ofCar Parking Start/End point at road B8 near Troodos square

Car Parking Start/End point at road B8 near Troodos square

E4 cross B8 here

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,561 ft
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Downhill right after startpoint

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,570 ft
Photo ofE4 junction Photo ofE4 junction Photo ofE4 junction

E4 junction

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,454 ft
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First time reach the river

Need to cross here luckily even at winter water is not too much if no big rain

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,479 ft
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Uphill junction

Tricky junction have to go uphill

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,410 ft
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Big junction

everything marked except the waterfall :)

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,410 ft
Photo ofShelter first sign of waterfall Photo ofShelter first sign of waterfall Photo ofShelter first sign of waterfall

Shelter first sign of waterfall

Beautiful viewpoint

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,419 ft
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View at Shelter

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,421 ft
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Path to waterfall

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,408 ft
Photo ofKaladonia Waterfall Photo ofKaladonia Waterfall Photo ofKaladonia Waterfall

Kaladonia Waterfall

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,413 ft
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Above the waterfall

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