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3.4 miles
Distance
255 ft
Climb
-2,156 ft
Descent
00:22:46
Avg time
-1,902 ft
Altitude change
3,779 ft
Altitude min
5,697 ft
Altitude max
5,697 ft
Altitude start
3,795 ft
Altitude end
-10.528%
Grade
-39.647%
Grade max
27.59%
Grade min
2,955 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
341 ft
Distance flat
00:22:46
Avg time

Military Switchbacks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Limassol
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #97717 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135467 in Trail Running
    • #129159 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Very rocky switch backs, finish on fire road, the top can be tricky to navigate at first.

Access Info

Start along the southern fence of the military base, ride along the fire road that follows the fence and then turn off on hard to find single track that forks left away from Joes Bench. A 4x4 can shuttle from the fire road finish, there's a bench and view point that makes a good pick-up point.

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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Military Switchbacks located?
      Military Switchbacks is located in Limassol, Cyprus. It is part of the Limassol trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.9167, 32.87971.
      ▼ How hard is Military Switchbacks?
      Military Switchbacks is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.528%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Military Switchbacks?
      Military Switchbacks has 255 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,156 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,779 ft to 5,697 ft.
      ▼ Is Military Switchbacks a point to point trail?
      Military Switchbacks is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Military Switchbacks?
      Military Switchbacks is 3.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Military Switchbacks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Military Switchbacks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Military Switchbacks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 1 minute to ride Military Switchbacks. The trail is 3.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Military Switchbacks?
      Military Switchbacks is a moderately popular trail. There have been 25 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 26 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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