Aegean & MediterraneanThe Lycian Way: Walking the Turquoise Coast
A 540-kilometer journey along ancient Lycian ruins, cedar forests, and coves so blue they seem painted. Here's what to know before you set foot on this legendary trail.

From the Lycian coast to the Kaçkar peaks — real trails, honest notes, no crowds.
My name is Kenan Dagitan. For over a decade I have been walking, cycling, and driving Turkey's roads — not the ones in the guidebooks, but the unpaved tracks between villages, the coastal trails the tour buses miss, the mountain passes that only the locals know by name.
kenandagitan began as a notebook: hand-drawn maps, waypoint coordinates scribbled on napkins, notes about which tea-house stays open past sunset. Over time that notebook became a living archive — hundreds of routes documented with honest difficulty ratings, seasonal advice, and the kind of local detail that no algorithm can generate.
There are no sponsored recommendations here. No affiliate hotels, no "best-of" lists paid for by tourism boards. Every route on this site is one I have walked, verified, and written about with a single purpose: to help you experience Turkey the way it actually is — raw, generous, and endlessly surprising.
Kenan Dagitan
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"The most honest travel knowledge is never the kind that's written for a commission. It's written for the love of a road you hope someone else will one day feel under their own feet."
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A village lane in the Aegean hinterland — one of kenandagitan's documented walking routes
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Aegean & MediterraneanA 540-kilometer journey along ancient Lycian ruins, cedar forests, and coves so blue they seem painted. Here's what to know before you set foot on this legendary trail.
Central AnatoliaFairy chimneys and volcanic valleys are best experienced at ground level. This guide maps the six walks that reveal Cappadocia's geological and spiritual soul.
Black Sea & NortheastThe Black Sea range's granite peaks, yaylas, and glacial lakes make for one of Turkey's most demanding and rewarding multi-day treks. This is where to start planning.
Southeast AnatoliaEveryone arrives for sunrise. This alternative late-afternoon route lets you reach the summit statues in warm golden light with a fraction of the usual crowds.
Istanbul & ThraceBetween the Bosphorus and the Belgrade Forest lie trail systems that most Istanbulites have never discovered. Urban hiking here is quietly extraordinary.
Central AnatoliaTurkey's second-largest lake is a vast shallow salt flat that transforms into a mirror in early summer. This guide covers the approach routes and what to bring.
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Our ratings are honest guides, not guarantees. Weather, seasonal conditions, and personal fitness can all affect your experience on the day. Always check current trail conditions before departure and carry appropriate safety gear. When in doubt, choose a level easier than you expect you need.
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