Turkey
Description
This immense country owes its first two long distance hiking trails to Kate Clow and Terry Richardson: the Lycian Way and St. Paul's Trail. Both trails measure about 500km and lead through the southwest corner of the country, which is well-known among tourists. There are guidebooks and the trails are marked. The Lycian Way even has signposts to show the way. Lodging can be found in the villages en route, but a tent can come in handy. Both trails can be pretty demanding, climbing and descending. Avoid the scorching summer season. Early spring or late autumn are the best.
In recent years more hiking trails are being developed in Turkey. They are waymarked in red and white, and some are only just in the process of being documented. Take the northeastern Kaçkar mountains, an alpine range with lots of lakes and peaks reaching up to almost 4000m. More networks of trails have been set out in the forests of Yenice, in the mountains near Eskipazar, and in the Küre mountains, all to the north of Ankara and in areas of great natural beauty. Other new trails have emerged emphasizing Turkish cultural history: the Independence Way, the Evliya Celebi Way, the Phrygian Way and the Hittite Trails. One of the latest additions is the Sultan's Trail, all the way from Vienna to Istanbul.
A few mountains in Turkey are reasonably opened up for hiking. For instance the legendary Mount Ararat (5165m), where some still believe the Arc of Noah can be found. Climbing the mountain, actually a volcano, requires a small expedition and some daredevil clambering.
Many tourists visit the bizarre Cappadocia mountains, volcanic in origin. Some hiking possibilities have sprung up here. Of course there is much more to see and hike in Turkey, but most of it requires an adventurous mind and willingness to find your own way.
Opinions

- yoldanciktim
- Rate 6

- Miguel September 2014
- Rate 8
- Positive The remarkable Cappadocia region is well worth a visit; coastline with great views and Roman ruins to visit (e.g. from Ephes to Priene to Miletus to Didyma; if lucky you could have the last three locations virtually all for yourself, even in September.

- pc22
- Rate 7
Trails
Regions
Mountains
Links
Facts
- Blogspot by Ersin Demirel on Hiking and Trails in Turkey (Turkish)
This Blogspot gives excellent information on hiking possibilities in Turkey, including short descriptions, how to get there, where to sleep etc.etc. Please do take a look!
- Trekking in Turkey
Website on long distance hiking in Turkey, by Kate Clow and Terry Richardson, initiators of the Turkish long distance trails: Lycian Way and St. Paul Trail. Now also including all you need to know about hiking in the Kackar Mountains.
- Mountaineering in Turkey - All About Turkey
Burak Sansal gives a nice overview and short description of different mountain areas in Turkey.
Reports
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
- Antalya (German)
Antalya City Guide-everything about the beautiful City on the Mediterranean coast.
Books

United Kingdom
- The Bastard of Istanbul
- One rainy afternoon in Istanbul, a woman walks into a doctor`s surgery. `I need to have an abortion`, she announces. She is nineteen years old and unmarried. What happens that afternoon will change her life.Twenty years later, Asya Kazanci lives with her extended family in Istanbul. Due to a mysterious family curse, all the Kaznci men die in... Read more

Netherlands
- The Lycian Shore
- 'There are not so many places left where magic reigns without interruption and of all those I know, the coast of Lycia was the most magical.' Lycia, on the southwestern coast of Turkey, is an ancient land steeped in mystery, myth and legend. Home to the fiery chimera and to the great heroes Sarpedon and Penderus; heartland of worship for the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- The Lycian Shore
- 'There are not so many places left where magic reigns without interruption and of all those I know, the coast of Lycia was the most magical.' Lycia, on the southwestern coast of Turkey, is an ancient land steeped in mystery, myth and legend. Home to the fiery chimera and to the great heroes Sarpedon and Penderus; heartland of worship for the... Read more

Netherlands
2010
- Wandelgids Turkei, Lykische Küste - Turkije, Lycische Kust | Reise Know-How Verlag
- Das alte Lykien an der Südküste der Türkei ist ein Wanderparadies. Oft nur einen Steinwurf von den Touristenzentren entfernt wartet die pure Idylle: grüne Pinienwälder und riesige Sandstrände, bis heute von Hotelbebauung verschont. Küstenpfade führen hoch über dem Meer zu verschwiegenen Felsbuchten. Im gebirgigen Hinterland finden sich... Read more

Netherlands
- Railpass Railmap Europe
- RailPass RailMap Europe 2015 Explore the whole European railway network with the full color icon illustrated Railway Atlas of Europe, Turkey and Morocco. Including: - Index with Country flag and RailMap pages - Detailed explanation of RailMap legend and what to look out for on RailMap. - Easily identified High speed routes - Main railway lines... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Railpass Railmap Europe
- RailPass RailMap Europe 2015 Explore the whole European railway network with the full color icon illustrated Railway Atlas of Europe, Turkey and Morocco. Including: - Index with Country flag and RailMap pages - Detailed explanation of RailMap legend and what to look out for on RailMap. - Easily identified High speed routes - Main railway lines... Read more

Netherlands
2017
- Reisgids Pocket Istanbul | Lonely Planet
- Pocket reisgidsen van Lonely Planet zijn een kleinere versie dan de 'echte' Planets. Vaak echter van bijzondere bestemmingen binnen een bepaald land waardoor er meer aandacht is en uitgebreidere tips zijn voor die bepaalde streek i.v.m. de grote Planets. Handzaam formaat, makkelijk in de binnenzak! Tcoh ook deze vol met praktische informatie.... Read more

Netherlands
2014
- Reisgids Turkije - zuidwesten: Dalyan tot Izmir | Michael Müller Verlag
- Zeer gedegen duitse reisgids. Zowel achtergronden over cultuur, bevolking als landschap, maar ook veel praktische informatie over hoe je waar wat zou willen zien. Aandacht voor alle aspecten van de regio. Traumhafte Badeplätze und antike Kultur zeichnen die türkische Südägäis aus. Ephesus und Aphrodisias sind... Read more

Netherlands
2017
- Lonely Planet Turkey
- Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscapes, walk amid the ancient ruins of Ephesus, or soak in a hamam in Antalya's atmospheric old quarter; all with your trusted travel companion. Get... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Belgium
2017
- Lonely Planet Turkey
- Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscapes, walk amid the ancient ruins of Ephesus, or soak in a hamam in Antalya's atmospheric old quarter; all with your trusted travel companion. Get... Read more

Netherlands
2017
- Reisgids Turkey - Turkije | Lonely Planet
- De perfecte reisgids voor zowel de georganiseerde als de zelfstandige reiziger. Naast een algemene inleiding van het land / streek vol met praktische informatie over hoe je er het beste kunt reizen: slapen, eten, vervoer, excursies ... alles kun je er in vinden. Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on... Read more

Netherlands
- Travelling Rough on the Hippie Trail
- In 1967 Asta lives in Sydney's Kings Cross, famous for strip clubs, gambling dens, artists and beatniks. After a failed relationship she drops out of her office job, joins a band led by an Aborigine blues singer and is introduced to LSD by a mysterious older man at a teenage party.When she meets her new partner they decide toseek spiritual... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Travelling Rough on the Hippie Trail
- In 1967 Asta lives in Sydney's Kings Cross, famous for strip clubs, gambling dens, artists and beatniks. After a failed relationship she drops out of her office job, joins a band led by an Aborigine blues singer and is introduced to LSD by a mysterious older man at a teenage party.When she meets her new partner they decide toseek spiritual... Read more

Netherlands
- Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World
- What can the great crises of the past teach us about contemporary revolutions? Arguing from an exciting and original perspective, Goldstone suggests that great revolutions were the product of 'ecological crises' that occurred when inflexible political, economic, and social institutions were overwhelmed by the cumulative pressure of population... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World
- What can the great crises of the past teach us about contemporary revolutions? Arguing from an exciting and original perspective, Goldstone suggests that great revolutions were the product of 'ecological crises' that occurred when inflexible political, economic, and social institutions were overwhelmed by the cumulative pressure of population... Read more
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Netherlands
2012
- Wandelgids Turkish Coast: Bodrum to Marmaris | Sunflower books
- This series combines the best features of a Sunflower walking guide with all you would expect in a general guide: getting there/getting about; accommodation/restaurants (with prices); practicalities A-Z; history; 20+ main walks, each with large-scale topo maps; fold-out maps; town plans; site plans; 'feature' panels. Combines the best... Read more

Netherlands
- An Idiot's Guide to
- This is the original book by John Lockard, which has been edited to bring it in line with modern standards to provide an enjoyable and engaging account as set out by John Lockard. Complete with illustrations to bring the ideas on the page to life in full colour. This book is intended for both the beginners and the seasoned pros, and for those... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- An Idiot's Guide to
- This is the original book by John Lockard, which has been edited to bring it in line with modern standards to provide an enjoyable and engaging account as set out by John Lockard. Complete with illustrations to bring the ideas on the page to life in full colour. This book is intended for both the beginners and the seasoned pros, and for those... Read more

Netherlands
2015
- Reisgids Türkei Mittelmeerküste - Turkije middellandse zeekust | Michael Müller Verlag
- Zeer gedegen duitse reisgids. Zowel achtergronden over cultuur, bevolking als landschap, maar ook veel praktische informatie over hoe je waar wat zou willen zien. Aandacht voor alle aspecten van de regio. Rund 2.500 km Küstenlinie trennen den Dardanellenort Çanakkale von Antakya an der syrischen Grenze. Wer die gesamte Strecke... Read more

Netherlands
2015
- Reisgids Oost Turkije - Osttürkei | Trescher Verlag
- Goede Duitstalige reisgids over een nauwelijks bezocht oostelijk deel van Turkije. Veel beschrijvingen van cultuur, bevolking en bezienswaardigheden. Daarnaast ook praktische informatie. (Duitstalig) Der Osten ist der unbekanntere Teil der Türkei. Fernab üblicher Tourismuspfade gibt es hier eine faszinierende Welt zu entdecken: Die verblüffende... Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- G28 Nisos Khios & the Coast of Turkey
- Plans included: Approaches to Psara (Nisos Psara) (1:15,000) Approaches to Khios (Nisos Khios) (1:20,000) Ormos Mandraki (Nisos Oinoussa) (1:8,000) Cesme Korfezi (Turkey) (1:18,000) Foca Limani (Turkey) (1:20,000) Sigacik Limani (Turkey) (1:18,000) On this 2013 edition full details of the new TSS schemes are shown at Izmir Korfezi, Candarli... Read more

United Kingdom
- G27 Nisos Lesvos & the Coast of Turkey
- Imray’s series of charts of Greece and Turkey are comprehensive and easy-to-use sailing charts published on rip-proof, waterproof paper- ideal for use on small tables or in cockpits. They show detailed coastline and depth information, and are constantly corrected to reflect latest information. Designed primarily for yachtsmen, they are... Read more

United Kingdom
- Turkey Mepmedya Road Atlas
- Turkey Road Atlas at 1:400,000 from Mepmedya is an indexed road atlas and guide to the country, with a distance chart, approach maps for Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, and street plans for major cities. *Legend in Turkish, English and German.* Motorways, secondary roads and many minor roads are shown, as are railway lines and stations, airports,... Read more

United Kingdom
- Germany Marco Polo Road Atlas 2020/2021
- Germany Road Atlas at 1:300,000 from MairDumont in an A4 spiral-bound format, with 10 enlargements at 1:100,000 showing the Ruhr and other large urban conurbations in greater detail, street plans of 35 main cities, mapping of Europe for route planning, etc. A special feature of MairDumont’s range of “Marco Polo” maps and atlases is a set of... Read more

United Kingdom
2012
- Turkey`s Highest Peaks - Mount Ararat - Kackar Mountains - Mount Suphan terraQuest Trekking Map
- Three of Turkey’s most popular trekking regions: Mount Ararat, Kaçkar Mountains and Mount Süpan on a durable, waterproof and tear-resistant map from terraQuest, plus an overview road map of the eastern part of the country. On one side is a map the Kaçkar Mountains at 1:120,000 covering an area from Ipsir to Artvin and northwards to Ikizdere and... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
2012
- Wandelkaart Trekking map Turkije - Turkey, the highest peaks | TerraQuest
- Geplastificeerde trekking map, goede cartografie, van de omgevingen van Mount Ararat, het Kaçkar massief en Mount Süphan (ten noorden van het meer van Van). Diverse routes ingetekend. Read more

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart West Turkije - Turkey west | ITMB
- Turkey West Travel Map 1 : 550 000 ab 10.49 EURO International Travel Map ITM. 1st edition Read more

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Turkije | Freytag & Berndt
- Türkei 1 : 800 000. Autokarte ab 10.9 EURO Cityplan, Touristische Informationen, Ortsregister. Ideal für Autofahrer und Urlauber, Informationss Freytag & Berndt Autokarte. Neuauflage, Laufzeit bis 2016 Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Aladaglar | MapSite Verlag
- Goede gedetailleerde wandelkaart van dit specifieke gebied in centraal Turkije. Deze kaart is ook de gebruiken als klimkaart. Veel wandelpaden staan ingeteknd op deze kaart, al dan niet gemarkeerd. ook is de meerdaagse bergtocht TA1 ingetekend. Met hoogtelijnen, reliëfschaduwing; symbolen voor campings en onderdak, bevoorrading, openbaar... Read more

United Kingdom
- Lycia West Hiking 2-Map Set
- A set of two hiking maps for the western part of Lycia inclunding the Lycian Way. A scale of 1:50.000, hillshading, contous with a equidistance of 25m and a UTM-Grid (for GPS-usage) etc. makes this maps to an ideal guide for visitors and those, who walk the Lycian Way. Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Lycia - west inclusief The Lycean Way - Lycische Kust | MapSite Verlag
- Kaartenset van 2 delen van Lycia west - een deel van de zuidkust van Turkije: van Fethiye bto Demre. Deze wandelkaarten bestrijken een belangrijk deel van The Lycian Way. De kaarten hebben een helder, duidelijk en goed leesbaar kaartbeeld met veel topografische details als hoogtelijnen, waterlopen schaduwwerking in bergen en een UTM grid... Read more

United Kingdom
- Lycia East Hiking 2-Map Set
- A set of two hiking maps for the western part of Lycia inclunding the Lycian Way. A scale of 1:50.000, hillshading, contous with a equidistance of 25m and a UTM-Grid (for GPS-usage) etc. makes this maps to an ideal guide for visitors and those, who walk the Lycian Way. Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart Lycia - east inclusief The Lycean Way - Lycische Kust | MapSite Verlag
- Kaartenset van 2 delen van Lycia oost - een deel van de zuidkust van Turkije: van Demre tot Hisarçandir.. Deze wandelkaarten bestrijken een belangrijk deel van The Lycian Way. De kaarten hebben een helder, duidelijk en goed leesbaar kaartbeeld met veel topografische details als hoogtelijnen, waterlopen schaduwwerking in bergen en een UTM grid... Read more
Walking holidays
Netherlands
- Turkije - East Lycian Way
- Ten zuiden van Antalya volg je het lange afstands wandelpad Lycian Way, eerst door de bergen, daarna dichter bij zee. Met zijn kleurrijke flora, bijzondere Lycische cultuur, schaduwrijke bossen, kleine bergdorpjes en schitterende kust is het een heerlijk vakantiegebied. Je vindt gastvrij onthaal in prima hotelletjes, pensions en bij een... Read more
Netherlands
- Turkije - West Lycian Way
- Wandel- en genietvakantie langs het westelijke deel van de fameuze Lycian Way, het eerste gemarkeerde lange-afstand wandelpad van Turkije, met in het vroege voorjaar ongekende bloemenpracht. Van Fethiye langs de steile, grillige kust naar het eindeloze strand en de onder gestoven ruïnes van Patara. Ontdek het èchte Turkije voorbij de... Read more
Netherlands
- Turkije - Cappadocië
- Voettocht door het betoverende tufsteenlandschap in het hart van Anatolië, het binnenland van Turkije. Je loopt over de flanken van de Hasan vulkaan en door de Ihlarakloof, waar in de wanden talloze grotkerkjes met bijzondere fresco´s verborgen liggen. Tegen het einde van de reis bereik je de mooiste en kleurrijkste door de natuur gevormde... Read more
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- emputt 2016-02-16 01:35:57
Long distance hike in end of May/June?
- Hi there,
I am from the USA and am looking to do a long-distance hike in the end of May through early June, was thinking of doing about 21 days (give or take) and covering anywhere from 100-375km in that time (upper end would have to be an easier trail to cover the distance in my allotted time) and was initially looking into Europe (particularly Germany) but am really up to go anywhere in the world.
What I want from it:
- Stunning scenery - ideally GREEN landscape/rolling hills/mountains/forests to rivers to castles, etc etc.
- Scattered small villages along the trail (they don't have to be every night but maybe every 3 nights at least?)
- Not super overpopulated
Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!!
Emily