The Lycian Way East

Explore Lycian ruins, rugged coastline and a more authentic side of Turkey on this walk along the eastern section of the Lycian Way.

Walking along golden beaches, or on rugged cliff top paths overlooking the turquoise coast, you will discover ancient ruins, sleepy villages and spectacular viewpoints across the coast. 

Combined with warm welcomes from your hosts and swimming stops in the warm waters of the Mediterranean, this is a Turkish adventure you are sure to remember!
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Hiking route · Turkey
Tekirova to Cirali Beach
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 19.1 km
Duration 6:30 h
Ascent 655 m
Descent 655 m

This stretch of the Lycian Way is a long and moderately easy gentle introduction to the Lycian Way. Much of the walk is on forest roads with ...

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Hiking route · Turkey
Olympus and Chimera Loop Walk
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 12.1 km
Duration 3:55 h
Ascent 176 m
Descent 176 m

A short loop starting in Cirali and following the beach up to the Olympos ruins before doubling back and joining a quiet road to the foot of Mount ...

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Hiking route · Turkey
Cirali to Adrasan
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 15.4 km
Duration 6:50 h
Ascent 713 m
Descent 718 m

Starting from the beach of Cirali, you cross/ford the stream before joining the beach again before the site of ancient Olympos. A sustained and ...

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Hiking route · Turkey
Walk to Adrasan Lighthouse
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.9 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 116 m
Descent 118 m

A relaxing and scenic there and back coastal walk on the bach side and cliff top paths.

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Hiking route · Antalya
Adrasan to Melanippe
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 18.2 km
Duration 6:45 h
Ascent 871 m
Descent 853 m

Follow the beach for a distance before starting a gentle climb up to an abandoned camel farm, where there is a good spring. A single track path ...

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Hiking route · Turkey
Hoyran to Simena Village
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 60 m
Descent 496 m

Walk to the untouched remains of Istlada and about 30 minutes later reach the coast. Follow the indented coast to two large plains and then a ...

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