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Limassol - Foinikária [Germasogeia (Yermasoia) dam] Kyprassia peak

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Distance
4.23 mi
Elevation gain
1,145 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,145 ft
Max elevation
1,934 ft
TrailRank 
65 4.3
Min elevation
728 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 45 minutes
Time
5 hours 22 minutes
Coordinates
1230
Uploaded
February 24, 2019
Recorded
February 2019
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near Foinikária, Eparchía Lemesoú (Cyprus)

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Itinerary description

This is also a good ‘achievement’ walk. It offers the opportunity to climb from just above sea level to almost 2,500 feet in a comparatively short space of time and without any specialist skills. Some stamina is required but nothing beyond the experience of an average walker. You will scale a small peak above pine forests and see some great views across the island down to the southern coast.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdZuHRqFtlg
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d-vZ76JOqc

There are plenty of small birds to be seen in this area. The mixed vegetation, water, and nearby houses make a great habitat for small birds and even in November, we have seen coal tits, goldfinches, blackcaps, willow and Sardinian warblers amongst others. Higher up on the walk there are plenty of kestrels and partridges around. We also saw a buzzard soaring near the escarpment above Germasogeia Dam.

https://cypruswalks.net/limassol-area-walks/germasogeia-dam-to-kyparissia/

Germasogeia reservoir is located about 8 kilometers away from the city of Limassol. It was built in 1968 in order to provide water to the plantations of Akrotiri peninsula. The water of the reservoir is supplied by the Amathos river and the reservoir itself is made from dirt and clay. Its 49 meters in height and 294 meters in length with a capacity of 13.6 cubic meters of water.

The manmade lake is a crucial environmental asset for the surrounding area. Along the banks of the reservoir, specially created nature trails have been created, which are a great opportunity for exploring the area which is rich with vegetation and fauna. Additionally, the church of Agios Loukas and the medieval water mills are sighs that worth visiting.

Germasogeias reservoir is a habitat for several waterfowl birds while the waters have been enriched with some additional fish species. Fishing is only permitted only after issuing a permit from the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research. Also, canoe racing is taking place at the location during national and international canoe games.

The reservoir is neighboring with Foinikaria and Akrounta villages which are perfect locations for relaxation. Every year residents of these villages along with other residents of the surrounding area feast at this location for the occasion of “Clean Monday”.

Seasons with lots of rainfalls create a picturesque image of the Germasogeia Reservoir.
https://www.bigcyprus.com.cy/destinations/germasogia/germasogeia-reservoir

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Waypoints

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Car Park Start / End point near at Calabria ranch

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Calabria ranch

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Turn left marked with table

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Short cut left the road

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Turn back point close to the beak less than half miles

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500 yrs old olive tree

Comments  (1)

  • Photo of Alexey Solovyov
    Alexey Solovyov Apr 11, 2024

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    One of the nearest trails to Limassol. Only 15 min by car. Interesting Scenery. Amazing view in the end of trail. Frankly it's not the end at all, it's just milestone with fabulous view on the city. Then you can continue moving forward towards the peak or return back (what I in fact did).

    PS Google maps detects the starting point incorrect. Better to turn left and the right here: 34.759924157530335, 33.10413530830589

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