Lycian Way — 29 Stages
From gentle coastal walks to demanding mountain crossings. Find your stage.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Özlen (Pydnai) → Letoon → Xanthos
A historically unmissable stage through the Xanthos valley. Both Letoon and Xanthos are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Xanthos → Çavdır → Çayköy → Üzumlü
A long inland stage linking the ancient capital of Xanthos with the village of Üzumlü, passing through Çavdır and Çayköy. Authentic rural Lycia at its best.
Üzumlü → Bezirgan
Three routes connect Üzumlü to Bezirgan. Route 9A crosses high ground; 9B detours via the Roman aqueduct at Delikkemer and Kalkan; 9C links Kalkan directly to Bezirgan.
Bezirgan → Sarıbelen → Gökçeören
A pleasant plateau stage linking Bezirgan to Gökçeören via Sarıbelen.
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.
Çukurbağ → Kaş
A short descent into the lively harbour town of Kaş — one of the most charming towns on the Turkish Mediterranean.
Kaş → Üzumlü İskelesi
Leaving Kaş, the trail rounds the peninsula above (13A) or along (13B) the coast, offering views of sunken Lycian tombs.
Üzumlü İskelesi → Boğazcık
A remote and beautiful coastal stage. The wild headlands and crystal coves between Üzumlü and Boğazcık feel entirely untouched.
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.
Aperlai → Üçağız → Kalekoy
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.
Kalekoy → Kapaкlı → Çayağzı
Departing the magical Kekova area, this stage climbs through Kapaкlı village before descending to the river estuary at Çayağzı.
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.
Myra/Demre → Belören → Finike
Climbing from Demre through the village of Belören to the ancient Byzantine church at Alakilise, before descending through fragrant citrus groves to the pleasant marina town of Finike.
Finike → Mavikent → Karaöz
A relaxed coastal stage through orange and lemon groves. Karaöz is a quiet village near a beautiful cove.
Karaöz → Gelidonya Feneri → Adrasan
The lighthouse at Cape Gelidonya perches above crashing waves — one of the most dramatic vistas on the entire trail.
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.
Çıralı → Beycik / Tekirova
Two options leave Çıralı: route 23A climbs via Ulupınar to Beycik; 23B takes the coastal path via Maden Koyu to Tekirova.
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.
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.
Göynük Yayla → Göynük
Descending from the yayla into the spectacular Göynük Canyon. In summer the pools between sheer canyon walls are perfect for swimming.
Göynük → Elmayanı Yayla
Climbing from Göynük into the fragrant pine forest toward the high meadows of Elmayanı Yayla.
Elmayanı → Çitdibi
A pleasant forested stage descending from Elmayanı toward Çitdibi. The trail winds through oak and pine woodland.
Çitdibi → Geyikbayırı
Approaching the dramatic limestone cliffs of Geyikbayırı — one of Turkey's premier rock climbing destinations.
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.