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How long does it take to hike the Lycian Way?
approximately 29 days
The Lycian Way is Turkey’s first long-distance walking route, and while there are many more to take into account today, it remains the most popular. The 540-kilometre trail stretches from Fethiye to Antalya and takes approximately 29 days to complete.
How do I get to Lycian?
It’s fairly easy to get to western trailhead by minibuses (dolmuş, take those heading for Ölüdeniz, and get off just south of Ovacık/Hisarönü roundabout, at the large sign of ‘Montana Resort Hotel’) and a Lycian Way trailhead sign.
Where does the Lycian Way start?
The starting points of the Lycian Way can be reached in the west from the Dalaman Airport or in the east from the Antalya Airport.
How difficult is the Lycian Way?
Level of difficulty The Lycian Way is a long-distance trail that can be quite demanding with a large backpack. The easiest way of beating this trail would be to arrange for accommodation every night, and only carry what you need to make it to your next hotel or pansiyon.
Can you do the Lycian Way without camping?
The lycian way can be done entirely without tents and by staying in village pensions on the way (TrailSmart information is very up-to-date for accommodations). On our side, we still prefer to have our camping gear with us.
Can you do the Lycian way without camping?
Can you camp on the Lycian Way?
Luckily, the Lycian Way is great for camping! Camping is easy and safe, with lots of places you can pitch your tent (no need for formal campgrounds). That said, there are also many long stretches where it can be difficult to find a sufficiently flat surface upon which to pitch your tent.
Is the Lycian Way safe?
Crime: The Lycian Way is generally quite safe. Crime can happen anywhere, of course, but robberies or violence against hikers on the trail is incredibly rare.