Lycian Way — 29 Stages
From gentle coastal walks to demanding mountain crossings. Find your stage.
Fethiye → Ölüdeniz
A gentle opener that eases you into the Lycian Way. Leaving Fethiye harbour, the trail climbs through pine forest above Karagözler Bay before descending to the famous Blue Lagoon at Ölüdeniz.
Ölüdeniz → Faralya
One of the most dramatic stages on the entire route. The climb out of Ölüdeniz rewards you with breathtaking views over Butterfly Valley before a ridge walk leads to the charming village of Faralya.
Faralya → Alınca
A tough but rewarding day through remote terrain. Ancient terraced fields and coastal panoramas characterise this wild section between Faralya and the small settlement of Alınca.
Alınca → Gavurağılı
A quieter stage winding through olive groves and shepherd tracks. The pace eases compared to Stage 3, giving you time to absorb the rural Lycian landscape.
Gavurağılı → Bel
The longest and most demanding stage of the western section. A sustained ridge walk above 1000m rewards determined hikers with sweeping views across the Aegean and Taurus mountains.
Bel → Kalkan
A satisfying stage that ends with the gorgeous whitewashed town of Kalkan spread below you. The descent offers stunning views of the harbour before you're rewarded with Kalkan's excellent restaurants.
Kalkan → Bezirgan
A pleasant half-day stage climbing from Kalkan to the upland village of Bezirgan, passing Lycian rock-cut tombs and traditional stone houses.
Bezirgan → Phellos → Kaş
Highlights of the entire route. The ruined Lycian city of Phellos sits dramatically on the plateau before a long descent brings you to the lively harbour town of Kaş.
Kaş → Limanağzı
A short, beautiful walk around the Kaş peninsula. The trail passes above sunken Lycian tombs visible through clear water before reaching the tiny cove of Limanağzı.
Limanağzı → Aperlai
One of the most remote stages on the route. The wild coastline and the sunken ruins of Aperlai — visible through turquoise shallows — make it unforgettable.
Aperlai → Üçağız
An easier stage with extraordinary payoff. Views over Kekova Island and the partially submerged ruins of Dolchiste are among the most photographed scenes on the entire trail.
Üçağız → Andriake
Passing above Simena's medieval castle and skirting the Kekova coastline, this is one of the most historically rich stages on the trail.
Andriake → Finike
A relaxed stage through orange and lemon groves along the coast. A great recovery day after harder sections, ending at the pleasant marina town of Finike.
Finike → Adrasan
The longest stage on the route. The trail rounds the dramatic Cape Gelidonya — where a lighthouse perches above crashing waves. Stunning but unforgiving.
Adrasan → Olimpos
A lovely stage descending into the ancient city of Olympos, where ruins emerge from the riverbank vegetation. The trail ends at a beautiful beach — a well-earned reward.
Olimpos → Çıralı
Short but magical. The trail connects ancient Olympos and the eternal flames of Chimaera (Yanartaş), burning from natural gas for over 2,500 years.
Çıralı → Ulupınar
Climbing steeply into fragrant pine forest, this stage leads to Ulupınar — famous for its trout restaurants fed by natural springs. A very welcome lunch stop.
Ulupınar → Tahtalı Dağı
The crown jewel of the Lycian Way. Climbing to the 2,365m summit of Mount Tahtalı demands respect. On a clear day you can see Cyprus.
Tahtalı → Beycik
Starting from the roof of the Lycian Way, a long descent through pine forest brings you to the pretty mountain village of Beycik. The views during descent are extraordinary.
Beycik → Göynük
A demanding ridge walk with views stretching all the way to the Gulf of Antalya. The terrain is rugged but the sense of space is extraordinary.
Göynük Canyon → Kemer
A highlight stage passing through the spectacular Göynük Canyon. In summer you can swim in the clear pools between canyon walls. Kemer offers great resupply options.
Kemer → Phaselis
A relatively easy coastal stage leading to the magnificent ruins of Phaselis — built around three natural harbours. Alexander the Great spent a winter here.
Phaselis → Tekirova
A short, pleasant forest walk connecting Phaselis to the small resort of Tekirova. Good for consolidating legs before the final push towards Antalya.
Tekirova → Çamyuva
One of the easier stages, winding through coastal pine forest and small resort villages. A good option for families or those using the trail section by section.
Çamyuva → Göynük
A relaxed stage with views both to the sea and inland to the Taurus mountain range. The contrast between the resort coast and the wild interior is striking.
Göynük → Beldibi
A satisfying stage crossing wooded ridges with the sprawling Antalya plain beginning to appear ahead. The end of the journey is in sight.
Beldibi → Antalya (Coastal Route)
The final push to Antalya. Passing the spectacular Düden Waterfalls cascading into the sea, the trail descends to Turkey's tourism capital. Walking into Kaleiçi old town marks the end of an epic journey.
Alternative: Hisarçandır Route
An alternative inland route for those wanting to avoid the coastal resort strip. Wilder, quieter and more authentic, passing through the upland village of Hisarçandır.
Hisarçandır → Antalya
The final stage of the alternative inland route, descending from the mountains into Antalya. Arriving at Kaleiçi harbour marks the emotional end of an extraordinary journey.