Petra tou Romiou
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Petra tou Romiou

55 km
440m elevation
3 hours

About this Route

The Petra tou Romiou route is a beautiful coastal ride towards one of Cyprus’ most iconic landmarks, combining smooth asphalt, rolling terrain and sweeping views across the Mediterranean. The highlight is Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Rock), the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, where the dramatic coastline provides a memorable backdrop and a perfect place to pause. With a mixture of gentle climbs, faster coastal sections and open sea views, this is an ideal ride for cyclists looking to combine scenery, mythology and classic Mediterranean road cycling.

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Elevation Profile

Total Distance54.9 km
Elevation Gain416 m
Elevation Loss415 m
01223456781011131516171921242628303234373839424446485051535354Distance (km)0255075100Elevation (m)

Key Climbs

2 climbs · 50m total ascent

Asprokremmos Dam Service Road

Cat 2

A beautifully winding ascent where each bend reveals another view and brings you closer to the summit.

435 km
30m
6.9%

Kouklia Village Entrance

Cat 2

Save something for the final section, where the gradient increases and the climb delivers its toughest challenge.

330 km
20m
6%

Route Segments

1
Climb

Asprokremmos Dam Service Road

A beautifully winding ascent where each bend reveals another view and brings you closer to the summit.

435 km
30m
6.9%
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2
Climb

Kouklia Village Entrance

Save something for the final section, where the gradient increases and the climb delivers its toughest challenge.

330 km
20m
6%
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3
Descent

B6 Downhill from Kouklia

One of the highlights of the route, this downhill section combines speed, scenery, and flowing tarmac in equal measure.

3.4 km
-30m
-0.88%
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