The area of Karvounas serves as a central hub in the Troodos cycling network. It marks the administrative boundary between the Limassol District to the south and the Nicosia District to the north. Along the initial 9 kilometers of the route, you'll find a total of seven lookout points and rest stops. These spots offer picturesque views of the Platra Valley, which connects the route to the village of Moniatis. To the south, you'll see the island's southern shores and the city of Limassol, extending all the way to Cape Gata on the horizon.

The path crosses the Mesa Potamos River 6 kilometers from the starting point. The dense vegetation on the eastern slopes of the Troodos mountain range creates a refreshing, almost cool, environment, making it a welcomed rest area during the hotter summer months. Rest benches are available, along with fresh running water freely accessible to visitors for a quick refreshment break. The nearby village of Pano Platres, just 1 kilometer away, offers hotels and other tourist accommodations, restaurants, cafes, banks, and shops.

The Karvounas – Prodromos route consists of two distinct segments: a 10km descent, covering 8km along a forest dirt track, followed by a gradual ascent spanning the remaining 12.7km. This route is classified as moderately challenging.

At the initially marked viewpoint, located 5km from the starting point, the village of Kakopetria extends down into the heart of the Solea Valley.

Approximately 15km into the route, cyclists reach the Stavroullia rest and viewing point. Here, and at the Marathos picnic site another 2.5km down the road, the Marathasa valley unveils its magnificence with the villages of Pedoulas, Moutoullas, and Kalopanagiotis to the west. Further to the north, the village of Gerakies nestles against the backdrop of the Kykkos mountain peak and its renowned monastery.

This 18.2km route commences from the village of Prodromos. To the north, you'll spot the abandoned Berengaria hotel complex, while further downhill, the village of Lemithou offers vistas of the shimmering Morfou Bay in the distance. Heading west, the Throni and Tripylos peaks provide commanding views of Kykkos and Stavros tis Psokas, respectively. Below, you'll find the villages of Palaiomylos and Agios Dimitrios, along with the expansive Diarizos Valley. Paphos forest stretches out towards the west. To the east, the Prodromos dam comes into view, along with a picnic site. To the south lies the Trikoukkiotissa Convent.

Cycling Around Troodos, from Karvounas to Platres and Prodromos, you'll notice a distinctive blue marking running alongside the road. Many people are curious about its purpose, especially considering that it wasn't part of the island's Highway Code until recently. This blue line signifies the inception of Cyprus's first cycling network, spanning a total of 57km. The network combines both asphalt roads and dirt tracks to create a complete circular route within the Troodos National Forest.

In essence, this infrastructure is being established to cater to a different kind of tourism – sports tourism, primarily targeted at experienced cyclists, given the challenges presented by the dirt tracks.

The Troodos perimeter ring is divided into three distinct sections:

1(A) The initial cycling route, measuring 16.2km in length, starts at the Psilo Dendro restaurant in Platres and extends to Karvounas.

1(B)The second section, covering 22.7km, begins at Karvounas and leads all the way to Prodromos.

1(C)The third leg, spanning 18.2km, commences from Prodromos and concludes in Platres.

An exceptionally scenic trail commences close to the Troodos camp area, tracing the course of the Karkotis River as it descends northward. Along the way, it passes by the disused chrome mine, leading toward the charming village of Kakopetria. The journey eventually nears the 12th-century UNESCO World Heritage-listed Church of Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, known for its outstanding frescoes.

Starts with steep, winding, and highly rapid 4x4/Quad tracks, transitioning into a delightful singletrack trail. It's quite lengthy and can be quite exposed at times. Expect plenty of rugged terrain—rocks galore—and loose surfaces throughout.

The journey concludes on a dirt road, a few kilometers beyond the Kakopetria village. Once you exit the trail, simply follow the downhill dirt roads, and you'll eventually arrive in Kakopetria. Unless you have extraordinary leg power, it's advisable to consider shuttle options. Be sure to consult the bus schedule as they can accommodate 1-2 bikes for the return trip to the top.

Covering a distance of 65 kilometers, this route connects the Troodos region with Pafos (Paphos), leading you through the charming villages of the Diarizos River Valley. Beginning at Troodos Square, the journey heads south along the primary Lemesos (Limassol) - Troodos road. At Psilo Dendro, it takes a right turn, leading to Pano Platres and then onward to Kato Platres. Just beyond Kato Platres, it veers right towards Mandria and Pafos. Continuing southwest, the route passes through Mandria and enters the Diarizos Valley, taking you through the villages of Agios Nikolaos, Praitori, Kedares, Kidasi, Agios Georgios, Mamonia, Fasoula, and Nikokleia, ultimately rejoining the old Lemesos - Pafos road. From there, it heads west, guiding you to Pafos through the villages of Mandria, Timi, Acheleia, and Geroskipou.

The route starts from Troodos Square, heading west for approximately 2.5km, at which point it veers left towards Mount Olympos. From here, it descends towards the village of Prodromos. The path then turns right into the Pinewood area, traveling above Pedoulas village until it reaches Kykkos Monastery. At this juncture, there's an opportunity to pause at the Kykkos restaurant before proceeding to Kampos.

Before reaching Kampos, a left turn opens the path to Stavros tis Psokas to the west, and after another 3.5km, another left turn guides you to the Cedar Valley. The route continues straight for another 16km until you encounter a left turn leading to the Stavros tis Psokas forestry station, situated 3km along the route. Here, you'll find a restaurant, hostel, picnic area, camping site, and a designated enclosure for indigenous moufflon (mountain goats).