Lycian way and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad and ipod touch. You have selected the best website for walking and trekking holidays in southwest turkey. The lycian way likya yolu is turkeys first longdistance hiking trail, a 500kilometer 311mile footpathfrom fethiye to antalya, the impressive achievement of kate clow, a briton resident in turkey, and her crew of dedicated trailblazers. Shirts 1 we each carried 1 longsleeve shirt to protect our arms from the sun, but they proved far more valuable to protect from the endless stickers and thorns on the lycian way. Route updates, downloadable gps files, accommodation and transport information and links to firms providing holidays on the lycian way are all on the website. The official start of the the lycian way is in ovacik, but most people begin 15km away in fethiye. Likya yolu is a 540km, waymarked hiking trail in southwestern turkey, connecting fethiye in the west with southwest of antalya the. Turkeys first long distance footpath, the lycian way was created in 1999 by kate clow. Internationally recognised as one of the top 10 best trekking routes in the world, the success of the lycian way has seen other projects such as the st paul trail, the carian trail. It is waymarked with red and white stripes, the grande randonnee convention it takes its name from the ancient civilization, which once ruled the area. Complete map of a popular version of the famous lycian way hiking trail in southwest turkey. It includes detailed coverage of the entire lycian way, plus good coverage of much of the surrounding region. One of the red and white striped waymarks along the ly.
The lycian way west self guided walking holiday in turkey. You can now play lycian way offline maps for pc on a desktoplaptop running windows xp, windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. The seed was planted a few months prior while we chatted with an inspiring middleaged couple in torres del paine, chile, selfproclaimed vw vagabonds, whove been traveling offandon for the last 16 years. Most of the accounts of existing walkes seem to take the route from west to east.
Weve added an extra layer to the map with poi and ancient sites on the lycian way. The lycian way walking trail is famous for unspoilt coastal and mountain paths with breathtaking views along this turkish coastline. Lycian way project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Lycian way the lycian way is a beautiful coastal footpath leading from fethiye to antalya.
Openstreetmap is a map of the world, created by people like you and free to use under an open license. This can easily be done with the help of bluestacks or andy os android emulator. The app has tons of information on things to see and do along the way, as well as a detailed directory of places. Check out the lycian way map below this post do see the details of the different legs. Walking on the trail of ghosts nigel richardson tackles the longdistance lycian way, and encounters ancient civilisations, sublime scenery and a challenge that takes him. Finding your way on the lycian way route gps lycian way. You dont need a gps, this app guides you along the route with detailed maps, points of interest, places to stay and much more. This book presents a description of the route, along with background information on the history and culture of the area. Excellent site by two veteran hikers of the lycian way and of other trails in turkey, providing details of their hikes, trail maps, and lots of great photos. She went on to promote other turkish hikes including the st paul trail, the carian. This moderatepaced walk starts in kayakoy and finishes in dalaman. This is a highquality offline map for use with our trailsmart.
This is the 2009, 3rd edition of the official route guide. After letoon we left for another unesco world heritage site in turkey. Likya yolu is a 540km, waymarked hiking trail in southwestern turkey, connecting fethiye in the west with southwest of antalya the village and climbing centre of geyikbay. Explore the lycian way in turkey on this 8day trekking holiday overlooking the turquoise coast. Located only a few kilometers from letoon it was almost unthinkable to be in the area and not take a look at the old capital of lycia. If you are taking one of our great lycian way holiday packages we will deduct the price of the lycian way gps trailsmart app. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled.
This rugged, exhilarating walk is filled with stunning scenery, amazing ruins of ancient civilizations, incredibly friendly people, pristine beaches, delicious food, and more. Pdf the lycian way download full pdf book download. We bought these at a secondhand shop because they dont have to be fashion statements or investment pieces. We spent 7 days hiking the lycian way traveling through small villages, eating lunch at small farm houses and with spectacular views of the mediterranean sea. You can download it for free from the itunes store. Likya yolu, is a 509km, waymarked hiking trail in southwestern turkey, connecting fethiye in the west with southwest of antalya the village of geyikbayiri up on the mountains, to be more precisely in the east along the lycian coast lycian way is great, if sometimes a bit tiring, to get a sense of true mediterranean turkey, away from crowded. The lycian way likia yolu topographic map atlas with.
The included files are gps tracks for the lycian way in turkey, from fethiye to h. Theres handy 3d shading contour lines that provide a great perspective on the landscape. The lykian yolu is known as the ancient path in turkey that has been used by merchants for many centuries, providing contact between far away countries and exchange of goods, spices, but also information. There are many different routes with varying levels of difficulty, so take the one that suits you best and follow the painted way markers. The book contains detailed route and historical site descriptions, altitude profiles and a large detachable map. World asia turkey lycian way one of the best hikes in the world the lycian way. Nicholas trails and other marked routes help explore the magnificent scenery, ancient churches and cities such as limyra and arykanda. The lycian way is a longdistance footpath in turkey around part of the coast of ancient lycia. Most of these apps download a map into your device and use a gps signal to identify exactly where you are on that map. How to download and run lycian way offline maps on your pc and mac. Launched in 2000, the lycian way is now widely regarded as one of the most interesting longdistance trails in the world british expatriot kate clow was the creator. You are now well equipped to deal with everything the route has to offer. The mountains rise to over 3000m and the highest summit is a popular destination in summer or on skiis in winter.
Nowadays, you can walk the lycian way as a tourist, following the red and white sign which will lead you from fethiye to antalya. The waymarked trail wanders up and down through ancient lycia, mediterranean turkeys mountainous tekke peninsula the southward. Lycian way offline maps for pc can be easily installed and used on a desktop computer or laptop running windows xp, windows 7, windows 8, windows 8. Fullcolour topographical map showing walking routes and places of interest. Youll be treated to gorgeous sunshine and breathtaking views of turkeys southern coast. However, the trail can easily be walked either east antalya to west fethiye or west to east without problem. Internationally recognised as one of the top 10 best trekking routes in the world, the success of the lycian way has seen other projects such as the st paul trail, the carian trail and the hittite trail. Their faces lit up when we told them that our next destination, after.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, camping, and backpacking. Lycian way trekking lwt specialises in guided walks in this spectacularly beautiful part of the world, specifically tracks and trails around fethiye and oludeniz region. Lycian way turkey, trekking lycian way, walking antalya to. Compare similar trips and tour companies to find your perfect vacation at the perfect price. However, the trail can easily be walked either east antalya to. The lycian way is turkeys first long distance walking route, running for 500 km around the coast of lycia. The first edition of the book became an intense interest and within a year the first edition was sold out.
Hiking turkeys lycian way includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Lycian way and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Kate clows guidebook is indispensible, in combination with maps and gps. Reviews, prices, videos, photos, and itinerary for the lycian way.
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