Caledonia Waterfall Trail, Platres — Free Hike in Cyprus

Caledonia Waterfall TrailA cool two-hour forest loop tracing the Kryos river through pine and plane trees to a 13-metre waterfall — the island’s best escape from the August heat.Type: Hike · Area: Platres, Troodos Mountains · Best time: Spring · full flow · Entry: FreeVisiting Caledonia Waterfall TrailThe Caledonia Trail follows the Kryos Potamos stream down through pine and plane forest to a 13 m waterfall, the tallest easily-reached cascade in the Troodos and one of the cooler, greener walks on the island.Getting thereFrom Platres; start near the Psilo Dendro trout restaurant (bottom) or the Caledonia picnic site by the President's summer cottage (top).ParkingPark at Psilo Dendro or the Caledonia picnic site.Best time to goSpring (March–May), when snowmelt gives the falls full flow and the forest is at its lushest.Local tips

Start at the top and walk down if you prefer easier going.

The path crosses the stream on stepping stones — expect wet feet after rain.

It's about 3 km one way; allow 1.5–2 hours return.

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