All Stages

Lycian Way — 30 Stages

From gentle coastal walks to demanding mountain crossings. Find your stage.

Easiest Stage
Özlen (Pydnai)
Hardest Stage
Myra/Demre
Longest Stage
29 km · Myra/Demre
Shortest Stage
6 km · Çayağzı
30 stages · 429 km
Fethiye → Kayaköy → Ovacık
Stage 1
Moderate

Fethiye → Kayaköy → Ovacık

The perfect opener. Leaving Fethiye harbour the trail climbs through pine forest before descending to the hauntingly beautiful ghost town of Kayaköy — 3,500 abandoned stone houses — then continues to Ovacık.

📏 14 km⏱ 4–6h💧 Water: Available
Ovacık → Kozagıaç → Faralya
Stage 2
Moderate

Ovacık → Kozagıaç → Faralya

One of the most dramatic stages on the entire route. Climbing out of Ovacık, the ridge walk rewards you with breathtaking views over Butterfly Valley before descending to the charming village of Faralya.

📏 13 km⏱ 4–6h⚠️ Water: Limited
Faralya → Kabak
Stage 3
Moderate

Faralya → Kabak

A shorter but steep stage descending from Faralya into the wild Kabak valley. The remote beach at the bottom feels like a true reward for the effort.

📏 8 km⏱ 3–4h⚠️ Water: Limited
Kabak → Alınca
Stage 4
Hard

Kabak → Alınca

A tough climb out of Kabak valley rewards with spectacular coastal views en route to Alınca. Two route options: valley (4A) or via the beach and waterfall (4B).

📏 7 km⏱ 4–5h🚫 Water: None
Alınca → Bel
Stage 5
Moderate

Alınca → Bel

A demanding day crossing high terrain between Alınca and the mountain pass of Bel. Route 5A passes the Lycian ruins of Sidyma; 5B takes a more direct path via Ge village.

📏 10 km⏱ 3–5h⚠️ Water: Limited
Bel → Gavurağılı → Pydnai → Özlen
Stage 6
Hard

Bel → Gavurağılı → Pydnai → Özlen

A varied stage descending from Bel through olive groves and shepherd tracks, passing the Lycian ruins of Pydnai before reaching the coastal settlement of Özlen.

📏 14 km⏱ 5–7h⚠️ Water: Limited
Özlen (Pydnai) → Letoon → Xanthos
Stage 7
Easy

Özlen (Pydnai) → Letoon → Xanthos

A historically unmissable stage through the Xanthos valley. Both Letoon and Xanthos are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

📏 16 km⏱ 4–5h💧 Water: Available
Xanthos → Çavdır → Çayköy → Üzümlü
Stage 8
Moderate

Xanthos → Çavdır → Çayköy → Üzümlü

A long inland stage linking the ancient capital of Xanthos with the village of Üzümlü, passing through Çavdır and Çayköy. Authentic rural Lycia at its best.

📏 19 km⏱ 5–7h💧 Water: Available
Üzümlü → Bezirgan
Stage 9
Moderate

Üzümlü → Bezirgan

Three routes connect Üzümlü to Bezirgan. Route 9A crosses high ground; 9B detours via the Roman aqueduct at Delikkemer and Kalkan; 9C links Kalkan directly to Bezirgan.

📏 12 km⏱ 4–6h⚠️ Water: Limited
Bezirgan → Sarıbelen → Gökçeören
Stage 10
Moderate

Bezirgan → Sarıbelen → Gökçeören

A pleasant plateau stage linking Bezirgan to Gökçeören via Sarıbelen.

📏 15 km⏱ 5–7h💧 Water: Available
Gökçeören → Phellos → Çukurbağ
Stage 11
Moderate

Gökçeören → Phellos → Çukurbağ

The ruined Lycian city of Phellos sits dramatically on a high plateau before a long descent through Hacıoğlan brings you to the ridge above Kaş.

📏 14 km⏱ 5–7h⚠️ Water: Limited
Çukurbağ → Kaş
Stage 12
Moderate

Çukurbağ → Kaş

A short descent into the lively harbour town of Kaş — one of the most charming towns on the Turkish Mediterranean.

📏 11 km⏱ 3–5h💧 Water: Available
Kaş → Üzümlü İskelesi
Stage 13
Easy

Kaş → Üzümlü İskelesi

Leaving Kaş, the trail rounds the peninsula above (13A) or along (13B) the coast, offering views of sunken Lycian tombs.

📏 14 km⏱ 4–6h⚠️ Water: Limited
Üzümlü İskelesi → Boğazcık
Stage 14
Moderate

Üzümlü İskelesi → Boğazcık

A remote and beautiful coastal stage. The wild headlands and crystal coves between Üzümlü and Boğazcık feel entirely untouched.

📏 12 km⏱ 4–6h🚫 Water: None
Boğazcık → Aperlai
Stage 15
Easy

Boğazcık → Aperlai

One of the most remote stages on the route. The ruined ancient harbour of Aperlai — partly submerged in turquoise shallows — is one of the most atmospheric sites on the entire Lycian Way.

📏 10 km⏱ 3–4h⚠️ Water: Limited
Aperlai → Üçağız → Kaleköy
Stage 16
Easy

Aperlai → Üçağız → Kaleköy

One of the most iconic stages. Views over Kekova Island and the partially submerged city of Dolchiste are among the most photographed on the trail.

📏 8 km⏱ 2–3h💧 Water: Available
Kaleköy → Kapaklı → Çayağzı
Stage 17
Moderate

Kaleköy → Kapaklı → Çayağzı

Departing the magical Kekova area, this stage climbs through Kapaкlı village before descending to the river estuary at Çayağzı.

📏 13 km⏱ 4–5h⚠️ Water: Limited
Çayağzı → Demre
Stage 18
Easy

Çayağzı → Demre

A richly historical stage with four variants. All routes eventually converge on Demre (ancient Myra), home of the spectacular rock-cut tombs and the church of St Nicholas.

📏 6 km⏱ 1–2h💧 Water: Available
Myra/Demre → Belören → Finike
Stage 19
Very Hard

Myra/Demre → Belören → Finike

A remote 2–3 day mountain traverse from Demre past Belören and the Byzantine church at Alakilise, over to Belos and down through citrus groves to Finike. No accommodation on the way: bring camping gear, or bridge it by dolmuş.

📏 29 km⏱ 2–3 days⚠️ Water: Limited
Finike → Mavikent → Karaöz
Stage 20
Easy

Finike → Mavikent → Karaöz

A relaxed coastal stage through orange and lemon groves. Karaöz is a quiet village near a beautiful cove.

📏 25 km⏱ 6–8h💧 Water: Available
Karaöz → Gelidonya Feneri → Adrasan
Stage 21
Moderate

Karaöz → Gelidonya Feneri → Adrasan

The lighthouse at Cape Gelidonya perches above crashing waves — one of the most dramatic vistas on the entire trail.

📏 17 km⏱ 6–8h🚫 Water: None
Adrasan → Musa Dağı → Olympos → Çıralı
Stage 22
Hard

Adrasan → Musa Dağı → Olympos → Çıralı

A magical stage passing over Musa Dağı and descending into the ancient city of Olympos. The day ends at Çıralı, near the eternal flames of Chimaera.

📏 16 km⏱ 6–8h🚫 Water: None
Çıralı → Beycik / Tekirova
Stage 23
Moderate

Çıralı → Beycik / Tekirova

Two options leave Çıralı: route 23A climbs via Ulupınar to Beycik; 23B takes the coastal path via Maden Koyu to Tekirova.

📏 19 km⏱ 6–8h⚠️ Water: Limited
Beycik / Tekirova → Kuzdere
Stage 24
Moderate

Beycik / Tekirova → Kuzdere

The crown of the Lycian Way. Route 24A climbs the 2,365m summit of Tahtali (Mount Olympos). Route 24B takes the coastal path past the magnificent ruins of Phaselis.

📏 15 km⏱ 5–7h⚠️ Water: Limited
Kuzdere → Göynük Yayla
Stage 25
Hard

Kuzdere → Göynük Yayla

Two routes descend toward the Göynük plateau. Route 25A travels via Gedelme; route 25B follows the Göynük river valley past a well-preserved Roman bridge.

📏 16 km⏱ 6–8h💧 Water: Available
Göynük Yayla → Göynük
Stage 26
Moderate

Göynük Yayla → Göynük

Descending from the yayla into the spectacular Göynük Canyon. In summer the pools between sheer canyon walls are perfect for swimming.

📏 15 km⏱ 5–7h💧 Water: Available
Göynük → Elmayanı Yayla
Stage 27
Very Hard

Göynük → Elmayanı Yayla

Climbing from Göynük into the fragrant pine forest toward the high meadows of Elmayanı Yayla.

📏 17 km⏱ 7–9h⚠️ Water: Limited
Elmayanı → Çitdibi
Stage 28
Moderate

Elmayanı → Çitdibi

A pleasant forested stage descending from Elmayanı toward Çitdibi. The trail winds through oak and pine woodland.

📏 14 km⏱ 5–7h⚠️ Water: Limited
Çitdibi → Geyikbayırı
Stage 29
Moderate

Çitdibi → Geyikbayırı

Approaching the dramatic limestone cliffs of Geyikbayırı — one of Turkey's premier rock climbing destinations.

📏 12 km⏱ 4–6h💧 Water: Available
Geyikbayırı → Doyran → Neapolis → Aşağı Karaman
Stage 30
Moderate

Geyikbayırı → Doyran → Neapolis → Aşağı Karaman

The final stage of the Lycian Way. Passing through Doyran and the ruins of Neapolis, the trail descends to Aşağı Karaman on the outskirts of Antalya.

📏 18 km⏱ 6–8h💧 Water: Available
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Lycian Way Stages FAQ

How many stages does the Lycian Way have?

This guide divides the Lycian Way into 30 stages, from Fethiye in the west to Antalya in the east, grouped into four regions: Fethiye, Kaş, Olimpos, Antalya. Most stages are a single day's walk; Stage 19 – Myra/Demre → Belören → Finike is usually walked over 2–3 days with camping.

Which Lycian Way stages are the hardest?

According to our stage data the hardest are Stage 19 – Myra/Demre → Belören → Finike and Stage 27 – Göynük → Elmayanı Yayla (very hard), followed by Stage 4 – Kabak → Alınca, Stage 6 – Bel → Gavurağılı → Pydnai → Özlen, Stage 22 – Adrasan → Musa Dağı → Olympos → Çıralı and Stage 25 – Kuzdere → Göynük Yayla (hard). Use the difficulty filter above to see them all.

Which stages are easiest for beginners?

The stages rated easy are Stage 7 – Özlen (Pydnai) → Letoon → Xanthos, Stage 13 – Kaş → Üzümlü İskelesi, Stage 15 – Boğazcık → Aperlai, Stage 16 – Aperlai → Üçağız → Kaleköy, Stage 18 – Çayağzı → Demre and Stage 20 – Finike → Mavikent → Karaöz. Summer heat and water availability can still make an easy stage tough, so check the warnings on each stage page.

How many hours a day do you walk?

Stage times range from 1–2 h (Stage 18 – Çayağzı → Demre) to 9–12 h (Stage 19 – Myra/Demre → Belören → Finike, split over several days). Use the trip planner to get a day-by-day plan at your own pace.

Can I hike only part of the Lycian Way?

Yes. Many hikers walk a single region or just a few days. Filter the stages above by region and difficulty, or pick a start point and number of days in the trip planner to get a day-by-day plan.

Is there accommodation on every stage?

No. There is no accommodation along Stage 19 – Myra/Demre → Belören → Finike; it is walked with camping or skipped by dolmuş. For the other stages, where to stay is listed on each stage page and on the accommodation page.

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