Zypern - Süd & Nord

"Where the gods go on holiday" - the slogan Cyprus uses to woo its guests could not be more fitting. The island of Aphrodite - the goddess of love is said to have first set foot on earthly soil here - is one of the sunniest and warmest destinations in Europe, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, and ideal for extended forays on foot. The Rother hiking guide "Cyprus - South & North" presents the 50 most beautiful coastal and mountain hikes.
Culture and nature can be ideally combined on this island: At every turn you will come across evidence of its 9,000-year-old history, such as the royal tombs of Pafos or the ancient metropolis of Salamis. There are more than enough worthwhile hiking destinations here: from easy tours to waterfalls and sea caves to the challenging crossing of the Avakas Gorge or a breezy cliff hike above the chalk coast at Cape Aspro. In the almost 2000-metre-high Troodos Mountains, extensive forests with bizarre black pines invite you to shady tours. In the northern part of the island, the Five Finger Mountains, dotted with medieval hilltop castles, are a discovery for hikers. And the Karpaz peninsula is even more so: hardly any other Mediterranean region has preserved such unspoilt spots as the almost 100-kilometre-long peninsula, which marks the north-easternmost corner of Cyprus like an outstretched finger.
Each hike is presented with a reliable tour description, a hiking map with the route marked on it and an informative altitude profile. GPS data can also be downloaded from the Bergverlag Rother website. A tour info clearly summarises the most important key data such as requirements, difference in altitude, refreshment and bathing facilities and much more. In addition, there are numerous tips on places of interest, accommodation and public transport.