Today, the journey to the Monastery of Panagia of Kykkos is easy and safe, thanks to modern paved roads connecting it with various areas such as Pedoulas, Gerakies, and Kambos of Tsakistras.

However, several decades ago, access to the Monastery was difficult and required a tiring and time-consuming journey through narrow and dangerous roads. Once someone reached the Monastery, they often had to spend the night, as returning the same day was exhausting.

For those traveling from Nicosia and the eastern provinces, the only road passed through Pedoulas. A few kilometers before the Monastery, there was a wooden bridge, known as the 'Xylogefyro' or 'Xylogiofyron,'  built to connect two steep slopes. The only alternative would have been to cut through the mountain, something impossible due to the hard rocky terrain.

The Pedoulas Wooden Bridge – or the Kykkos Wooden Bridge – gained historical significance during the turbulent years of 1974. When the coup broke out, the then-President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III, managed to escape from the Presidential Palace and headed toward the Kykkos Monastery. The coup leaders, who were chasing him, reached the Wooden Bridge and blew it up, attempting to cut off his access.

The explosion of the bridge was not only of military significance but also symbolic. Although it was seen as a strategic move to trap Makarios, it actually did not prevent his escape. On the contrary, this act led to further bloodshed.

Later, the bridge was rebuilt, retaining its wooden base, but with a paved surface. Even though it has been modernized, the older residents still call it "The Wooden Bridge of Kykkos," keeping its history alive.