Likya Yolu (Lycian Way)
A trekking route filled with historic and nature surprise, the Lycian Way, begins in Fethiye and stretches all the way to Antalya. This trekking route which is around 560 km long, in total, and takes approximately 25 days to cover, can be daunting. The Lycian Way is divided into track, that consists of 20 stages, with routes that vary in levels of difficulty. A trekking route that covers ancient cities or where you can swim in the sea will make you happy. If you want to explore the ancient cities on the Lycian Way, then the Faralya and Dodurga villages, Sidyma Ancient City, Pınara Ruins, Letoon Ancient City and Xanthos Ancient City walking routes are perfect for you.
Holiday regions such as Ölüdeniz, Kaputaş, Demre, Finike, Olympos, Kaş and Çıralı await you on the routes where you can swim. We recommend that you start your walk after determining the correct route by researching the Lycian way trekking tours. On your trekking adventure, you can stay in pensions or set up camp at certain campsites. To explore the Lycian way, book a flight to Dalaman, and get there by renting a car at Fethiye.
Ihlara Vadisi (Ihlara Valley)
Ihlara Valley is one of the rare places where nature, history and culture coexist, thanks to its vegetation as well as its churches and chapels. The reason why the valley, which was formed by the erosion of the lava sprayed from Hasandağı, is called a canyon, is its combination with the Melendiz Stream. It takes 5 hours to cover the 14 km valley, that begins at Ihlara Village and ends at Selime village. On your explorations, you can discover dozens of shelters, graves and churches embedded in rocks. While visiting some shelters and churches, you can also explore underground cities. Ihlara Valley is one of the favorite trekking routes for trekking enthusiasts. You can reach Ihlara Valley between Nevşehir and Aksaray by purchasing a Nevşehir flight ticket.
Kaçkar Dağları (Kaçkar Mountains)
The Black Sea region has perfect trekking routes for those seeking adventure combined with peaceful surroundings. The Kaçkar Mountains encompass many routes in the most beautiful parts of the Black Sea region and is a popular spot for trekkers. At the Kaçkar Mountains you can opt for the Trans Kaçkar and Trans Yayla (Trans Plateau) route or the Çat Valley-Verçenik Plateau and Kapalı Göller routes. The Trans Kaçkar route is 45 km long and stretches from Artvin to Rize and takes a week to cover. This route is more diffcult to trek than Trans Yayla (Trans plateau). You can reach the Trans Plateau route, nestled between the Fırtına and Ayder valleys, by crossing the Sıratepe plateau. Take a dip in the lake, mid-walk on the Çat Valley-Verçenik Plateau and Kapalı Lakes route. On this route, you can visit Tepan village, and the Gito, Elevit, Trovit, Pokut plateaus. You can stay in pensions in the plateaus. To reach the Kaçkar Mountains, book a flight to Artvin or book a flight to Trabzon.
Aladağlar
The Aladağlar mountains stretch from Kayseri, Niğde to Adana and have plenty of amazing natural sights for you to discover on the way. The Aladağlar mountains, favored during the summer months, summit reaches up to 3756 m high. A great spot to begin your trek is from Demirkazık mountain, before you proceed to other spots on route: Maden Boğazı, Yedigöller, Kapızbaşı Şelalesi (Kapızbaşı Waterfall), Sokulupınar, Emli Vadisi (Emli Valley) and Barasama Vadisi (Barasama Valley). Note that not all the routes are forested, some parts are lined with alpine plants. You can camp in designated areas, such as Sokulupınar. If you are interested not only in trekking and mountain hiking there are also rafting and mountaineering options available. To start your Aladağlar trekking adventure, book a flight to Kayseri or book a flight to Nevşehir.
Bafa Gölü (Bafa Lake)
Bafa Lake lies within Milas, in Söke Ovası and is an ideal location for those looking for day-long excursions. There are two great routes at Bafa Lake, with archaeological significance and beautiful scenery. If you are looking for a longer route, we highly recommend the Kral Yolu. Here you can reach the historic Latmos Dağı (Latmos Mountain) hills from Heraklia town and admire the caves and monastery ruins along the way, on a route that takes approximately 14 hours. The other route takes around 2.5 hours and begins at Kapıkırı village. On this route, a footpath winds up a hill, lined with ancient sites, towers and walls. You can reach the great trekking spot, Bafa Lake, after landing at Bodrum.
Kaz Dağları
The Mount Ida National Park, spans 21 thousand hectares, stretching from Balıkesir, Edremit to Sarıkız, and boasts many incredible, varied walking trails. In Mount Ida, almost every point of which is a separate hiking trail; From Ayı Deresi (Ayı Springs), Sütüven Şelalesi (Sütüven Waterfall), Manastır Çayı (Monastery Plains), Tozlu Yaylası (Tozlu Plateau), Sarıkız Tepesi (Sarıkız Hill) to Mıhlı Çayı (Mıhılı Plains), there a great array of routes at your disposal. For those seeking strenous trekking combined with some climbing, we recommend the Tahtakuşlar-Kapaklı-Dumanlı-Tavşanoynağı-Sarıkız Hill route. By participating in trekking tours, you can discover the most suitable trekking routes for you. During your trekking adventure at the Mount Ida National Park you can camp at certain site s or stay at nearby lodgings and hotel accommodations. You can reach Mount Ida from Çanakkale.
Bolkar Dağları (Bolkar Mountains)
Stretching from Niğde to Mersin, the Bolkar Mountains are optimal for those looking for long trekking routes. Starting with the Meydan Yaylası (Meydan Plateau), follow the trail to Darboğaz, Karagöl, Tanzıt Yaylası (Tanzıt Plateau), Papazın Bahçesi (Papazın Garden), Sinap Kalesi (Sinap Castle), Atoluğu and Büklü Boyun, until you reach the final stop, Çamlıyayla. This route takes a total of 3 days to complete. You can set up camp at certain campsites along the way. Even though the Bolkar Mountains have many peaks exceeding 3000 meters, the tallest peak, Medetsiz, is ideal for climbers as it reaches up to 3524 meters high. The best time to trek in Bolkar Mountains, is between May and August. All you need to do is book a flight to Nevşehir or book a flight to Kayseri. If you are looking to trek during winter, we recommend you Schedule trip between January and March.
Frig Yolu (Phrygians Way)
Phrygians Way is a trail between Afyonkarahisar, Ankara, Eskişehir and Kütahya lined with ancient sites and forests, that is ideal for trekking and biking. The 506 km long Phrygian Way, is comprised of 3 main routes. It carries the traces of the 3000-year-old settlement of the Phrygian civilisation. You can view scattered Phrygian pieces, Aslataş, Yılantaş, Maltaş, Aslankaya, and Burmec on the first route, starting from Seydiler town, located on the Afyonkarahisar-Ankara highway. The second route starts from Yenice Çiftliği (Yenice Farm), on the Kütahya-Eskişehir highway. On this route you can trail ancient roads and explore one of the most spectacular and extraordinary beauties of Phrygia, the Zahran Vadisi (Zahran Valley), until you read the final stop, Fındık. The third routes lie within the borders of Eskişehir and is home to two famous Phrygian sites, Gordion and a religious center, Yazılıkaya. You can also participate in balloon tours organized from time to time near this region. Depending on your preferred route, book a flight to Eskişehir or book a flight to Kütahya.
Hitit Yolu (The Hittite Way)
The Hittite Way is a rich mosaic of Anatolian history and culture combined with beautiful natural scenery. The Ancient City of Hattuşa in Türkiye, is listed in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List, and the Hittite Trail, is among the world’s most special destinations for history, culture and nature enthusiasts. The Hittite Way is ideal for lovers of history, nature and culture as it encapsulates a rich cultural heritage amid beautiful scenery. 17 marked trekking routes cover 236 km worth of land. If you include the total amount of routes, the Hittite Way spans a total of 385 kilometers. The Hittite Way follows the historical caravan and migration routes that connect the three corners of the triangle formed by the important Hittite settlements, Hattusa, Alacahöyük and Şapinuva. The Hittite Way is also home to the breathtaking Alaca Çayı Vadisi (Alaca Çayı Valley), a historical settlement area over the years which stretches to Cemilbey village. The two nearest cities to The Hittite Way, located in Çorum, is Amasya and Kastamonu.
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