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.
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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
2014
- Eastern Turkey
- Turkey is one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations and yet the rugged plateaus stretching east from Istanbul are rarely explored. Unique in offering in-depth coverage of this region, east of Ankara, Bradts Eastern Turkey is the only guide to unlock the full mysteries of this little-known region including the hugely significant... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
2014
- Eastern Turkey
- Turkey is one of the worlds most popular tourist destinations and yet the rugged plateaus stretching east from Istanbul are rarely explored. Unique in offering in-depth coverage of this region, east of Ankara, Bradts Eastern Turkey is the only guide to unlock the full mysteries of this little-known region including the hugely significant... Read more

Netherlands
- Dog Bites with Steve Brooks
- Perfect for Foodies & Dog Lovers Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks (C.P.D.T. /K.A.) shares secrets to modifying canine behavior without the use of threats or force. Discover HOW to train your dog using gourmet, healthy dog bites (the good kind ) as rewards for good behavior Steve Brooks is a master at creative, positive, science-based... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Dog Bites with Steve Brooks
- Perfect for Foodies & Dog Lovers Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks (C.P.D.T. /K.A.) shares secrets to modifying canine behavior without the use of threats or force. Discover HOW to train your dog using gourmet, healthy dog bites (the good kind ) as rewards for good behavior Steve Brooks is a master at creative, positive, science-based... Read more

Netherlands
- From the Holy Mountain
- A rich blend of history and spirituality, adventure and politics, laced with the thread of black comedy familiar to readers of William Dalrymple's previous work. In AD 587, two monks, John Moschos and Sophronius the Sophist, embarked on an extraordinary journey across the Byzantine world, from the shores of the Bosphorus to the sand dunes of... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- From the Holy Mountain
- A rich blend of history and spirituality, adventure and politics, laced with the thread of black comedy familiar to readers of William Dalrymple's previous work. In AD 587, two monks, John Moschos and Sophronius the Sophist, embarked on an extraordinary journey across the Byzantine world, from the shores of the Bosphorus to the sand dunes of... Read more

Netherlands
- A Mystic's Journey to the Sacred Sites of France
- I traveled the pilgrimage trail for four and half years in France. I followed the path of the Black Madonna. There are over 350 Black Madonna s in France. My pilgrimage bought me both to major pilgrimage site and also out of the way places that are off the beaten path of the tourist trail. France is filled with these secrets. But many tourists... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- A Mystic's Journey to the Sacred Sites of France
- I traveled the pilgrimage trail for four and half years in France. I followed the path of the Black Madonna. There are over 350 Black Madonna s in France. My pilgrimage bought me both to major pilgrimage site and also out of the way places that are off the beaten path of the tourist trail. France is filled with these secrets. But many tourists... 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
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

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
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Miss Passport City Guides Presents
- Istanbul Turkey is an absolutely magnificent place to visit the city has a rich and unique cultural heritage, formally known as Constantinople, and once part of the great Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is somewhat off the beaten path for most tourists, which is why travelers in the know place it on their itineraries historically. Istanbul was visit... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Miss Passport City Guides Presents
- Istanbul Turkey is an absolutely magnificent place to visit the city has a rich and unique cultural heritage, formally known as Constantinople, and once part of the great Ottoman Empire, Istanbul is somewhat off the beaten path for most tourists, which is why travelers in the know place it on their itineraries historically. Istanbul was visit... Read more

Netherlands
- Turkey South Coast Marco Polo Pocket Guide
- Marco Polo Turkey - South Coast: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Fully revised and updated for 2016. Now with new Discovery Tours chapter. Experience all the attractions of the Turkish Mediterranean Coast with this up-to date and authoritative guide, complete with Insider Tips. Most holiday makers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Turkey South Coast Marco Polo Pocket Guide
- Marco Polo Turkey - South Coast: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Fully revised and updated for 2016. Now with new Discovery Tours chapter. Experience all the attractions of the Turkish Mediterranean Coast with this up-to date and authoritative guide, complete with Insider Tips. Most holiday makers want to have fun and feel relaxed from the... 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
2016
- The Rough Guide to Turkey
- The Rough Guide to Turkey is the most comprehensive travel guide to this unique country straddling both Europe and Asia and bordering countries as diverse as Greece in the west and Iran in the east.Alongside an array of stunning images, you'll find insightful coverage of everything this country offers: from the Mediterranean beaches that play... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
2016
- The Rough Guide to Turkey
- The Rough Guide to Turkey is the most comprehensive travel guide to this unique country straddling both Europe and Asia and bordering countries as diverse as Greece in the west and Iran in the east.Alongside an array of stunning images, you'll find insightful coverage of everything this country offers: from the Mediterranean beaches that play... Read more

Netherlands
- Sunflower Guide Turkish Coast Bodrum to Marmaris
- Combines the best features of a Sunflower walking guide with all the detail you would expect in a hefty general guide. A Turkish poet once described the area between Bodrum and Marmaris as 'terrifyingly' beautiful. Silver-leaved olive groves and wild inland mountains yield up the stone remains of ancient civilisations. The dazzling... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Sunflower Guide Turkish Coast Bodrum to Marmaris
- Combines the best features of a Sunflower walking guide with all the detail you would expect in a hefty general guide. A Turkish poet once described the area between Bodrum and Marmaris as 'terrifyingly' beautiful. Silver-leaved olive groves and wild inland mountains yield up the stone remains of ancient civilisations. The dazzling... Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- Germany Marco Polo Road Atlas 2021/2022
- 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
- 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
- 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

Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Turkey - Turkije | Marco Polo
- MARCO POLO Länderkarte Türkei 1:800 000 ab 11.99 EURO Marco Polo Highlights. Zoom-System Marco Polo Karte Marco Polo Länderkarte. 9. Auflage 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 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
- 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