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Saint Hilarion Castle (Κάστρο του Αγίου Ιλαρίωνα) This route takes you to the ruins of the amazing Saint Hilarion Castle, built in the mountains spread over a large area on many levels., with amazing views of Kyrenia. It was built by the Byzantines in the 11th century AD. at the homonymous peak of Pentadaktylos. It is accessible only from the south side. It was named so, because at that point, several years earlier Saint Hilarion the Younger had practiced asceticism. There are some uneven...

Bellapais - Boğazköy (Μπέλαπαϊς - Μπογάζι) A long linear route which starts from Bellapais, climbs up the northern slope of the Kyrenia Mountains and continues west along the southern slope, slightly lower in elevation than the ridge. The route descends west towards the Nicosia - Kyrenia Highway and the recreation area north of the Boğazköy village. Beautiful views towards the sea and the hinterland.

Karmi - Saint Hilarion Loop (Κάρμι - Άγιος Ιλαρίωνας κυκλική) From the village of Karmi (Karaman), located in northern Cyprus, on the mountain slope west of Kyrenia, the route climbs the northern green slopes of the mountain to the ridge. The view to the coastal settlements and the sea is panoramic and amazing. The course then, heads west and descends downhill to return to the starting point.

Bellapais - Buffavento Castle (Μπέλαπαϊς - Kάστρο Βουφαβέντο) A beautiful route to the green northern slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains (or Mount Pentadaxtylos), which starts from the wider Bellapais area. The route heads eastwards, passing ravines, hills, small plateaus and forests, climbing towards the ridge. The route ends at the end of the road for Buffavento Castle, which is built in a spectacular location on the summit with panoramic views both to the north and the Cypriot hinterland to...