Starting point:  Kionia picnic site. Access from Panagia tou Machaira monastery road leading to Kionia peak, or from Vavatsinia village towards Panagia tou Machaira monastery. Ends at Profitis Ilias monastery, about 8 km west of Lythrodontas village and 6 km from Mantra tou Kampiou, access being along loose surface roads.

Length: 7km

Duration: 2.5 hours

Degree of difficulty: 3, steep downhill route, especially towards the trail end.

Points of interest: Potable water fountain at start. Initially follows forest route, providing excellent views towards Mesaoria plain.