Turkey's Most Beautiful Walking Route: Lycian Way

There are many walking paths in the world with many different landscapes, geological shapes, natural beauty and lengths. Walking is both fun and allows discovering new places. One of these walking paths are also available in Turkey. The first route that comes to mind when it comes to walking in our country is the Lycian Way…

There are many walking paths in the world with many different landscapes, geological shapes, natural beauty and lengths. Walking is both fun and allows discovering new places. One of these walking paths are also available in Turkey. The first route that comes to mind when it comes to walking in our country is the Lycian Way…

This route, which attracts the attention of adventurers, outdoor athletes and walking groups every term, starts from Fethiye and ends in Antalya. This 535 km historical walking route is completed in an average of 21 days. Turkey's first long-distance hiking trail is the Lycian Way; It offers unique views with the blue Mediterranean on one side and the Taurus mountains on the other. In addition, this natural wonder route passes through many ancient cities from the Lycian civilization.

There are an average of 19 ancient cities on the Lycian Way. Those who plan to walk from start to finish, have the opportunity to see the traces of ancient civilizations, according to the determined route; Pinara Ruins, Letoon Ancient City, Xanthos Ancient City, Antiphellos Ancient City, Simena Ancient City, Myra Ancient City, Olympos Ancient City and Phaselis Ancient City are some of the places worth seeing. This road, which has been used since ancient times, leaves you alone with nature.

Before you set off on this road, you need to make sure that there are water channels on the route.