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Experience<\/p>\n

The Complete Guide to<\/h1>\n

The Lycian Way<\/h1>\n

If you found yourself on this page, that means you are up for an exploration of the most popular hiking trail on the Mediterranean Coast: The Lycian Way! <\/span><\/p>\n

The Lycian Way is a trekking route following the traces of the ancient trade route of the Lycians along the Turkish Mediterranean coast.<\/p>\n

This path is a creation of a woman named Kate Clow from England in the 1990s. Her idea was to create a 509-kilometer long Lycian Way from Fethiye to Antalya<\/strong> and to connect 18 ancient cities. When she won a competition announced by a Turkish bank with this idea, she got the financial means to implement the plan and immediately started to work on it. It took her two years to complete it.<\/p>\n

In 1999, Turkey had its first marked long-distance hiking trail that met international standards. The prestigious British Sunday Times chose the Lycian Way as one of the <\/span><\/strong>top ten hiking trails in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now that we piqued your curiosity, let’s discover the information you will need before embarking on this journey…<\/p>\n

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Path Markings on the Lycian Way<\/h2>\n

All start and end points of the trekking route are marked in larger towns and streets by green, white, yellow, and black signs with location and kilometer information. <\/p>\n

The trail itself is marked with red and white lines. Red X<\/span> warn of wrong turns and saves you from the wrong path. <\/p>\n

Since the course of the route is subject to constant changes such as construction work or new paths, it is a great advantage not to count only on the markings, but also to make a GPS comparison in tricky situations.<\/p>\n

For this purpose, recommended resources are mentioned at the end of the article.<\/p>\n

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Best Time for Hiking the Lycian Way<\/h2>\n

June to August are the hottest months of the year with temperatures some times over 40 degrees Celsius and are not the best time for hiking on this path because the route can be tiring.<\/p>\n

In the winter time, it gets uncomfortably cold above certain altitudes and it can snow and become slippery. This would be a time best suited for seasoned hikers only. <\/p>\n

So, when is the best time to hike on Lycian Way? Experienced hikers suggest the best time to hike on the Lycian Way is in April and May, and then in September and October. So you have 4 solid months to experience this unique adventure.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget that carrying trekking poles, headgear, sun protection, and above all sufficient drinking water is an absolute must! And easier during these temperate months.<\/p>\n

Solo Hiking on the Lycian Way?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Solo hiking is not recommended on this path. A companion can take care of you or get help in case of an emergency. Besides, hiking in company is much more fun. There are now plenty of offers for guided group hikes on the Lycian Way.<\/p>\n

Emergency Numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For emergency calls, it makes sense to take a fully charged smartphone with you, even if there is sometimes no signal in the mountains.Dial 112 to call the emergency doctor, or 115 to call the police. With an appropriate app, a cell phone can also serve as a GPS device. <\/p>\n

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Necessary Preparation<\/h2>\n

The Lycian Way is becoming increasingly popular every year. <\/p>\n

A growing number of trekking fans from all over the world want to explore this long-distance trail, which is not technically very demanding, but nevertheless sometimes very challenging.Alpine knowledge is not absolutely necessary, but a good physical condition, as well as a head for heights are absolutely basic requirements to pass here.The trail frequently goes up and down and in parts is very steep. The path is sometimes very narrow and, it must be said, sometimes much too close to the cliff.<\/p>\n

The reward for the effort is, of course, wonderful, unspoiled nature and spectacular panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea all the way to the horizon.<\/p>\n

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On the Road<\/h2>\n

Today, after more than 20 years, Likya Yolu<\/em>, as the Lycian Way is called in Turkish, has been a well-known name among the locals and has also become a new source of income.Many inexpensive guesthouses and restaurants have sprung up along the route.The extremely hospitable people no longer wonder why these strange foreigners are able to afford a plane ticket, but walk around packed like a pack mule.What makes the Lycian Way appealing to any vacationer in Turkey is the fact that it winds along very close to tourist centers<\/strong>.Not only with Fethiye<\/strong> and Antalya<\/strong> as starting and ending points, but popular destinations like Kalkan<\/strong>, Ka\u015f<\/strong>, Demre<\/strong> and the coastal strip Kemer,<\/strong> with resorts are a stone’s throw away.Even if you are not an enthusiastic hiker, the Lycian Way is a great day trip full of interesting sights to add some adventure and activity to your beach vacation.<\/p>\n

The 4 Sections of the Lycian Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You don’t have to do the whole 509 km long Lycian Way. It is possible to hike along parts of it. Here are four routes with particularly impressive scenery.<\/p>\n

\"Fethiye<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Starting Point Fethiye<\/h3>\n