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HIKING IN THE TAURUS MOUNTAINS

ST. PAULS TRAIL - HIKING IN THE TAURUS MOUNTAINS​ SELF-GUIDED

St. Pauls trail, the second long-distance hiking trail in Turkey, cross the Taurus Mountains up to the Anatolian plateau. It is difficult to say exactly whether the Apostle Paul took this path on his first missionary journey. What is certain, however, is that you expect an impressive natural experience! On pastoral trails and ancient Roman roads, St. Pauls trail leads you through the rugged landscape of the Taurus Mountains with a view of snow-covered peaks. They pass through dense oak and pine forests and come to alpine landscapes. In the Köprülü Canyon National Park, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Köprücay river. Over wide elevations, you will reach traditional farms where hospitality is still a tradition, and visit ancient ruins. At the end of the trip, you will reach Lake Eğirdir. The third-largest lake in Turkey with turquoise shimmering water lies at the foot of the mighty Barla Mountain. Hiking in the footsteps of the Apostle Paul through this fascinatingly original landscape!

PROCEDURE OF THE TRIP

Day 1: Arrival in Antalya
Flight to Antalya. Transfer to your accommodation.
 

Day 2: From Düzagac to Karabük
A transfer takes you into the middle of the Taurus Mountains to the rustic village of Düzagac. First we go through a deep gorge, several small villages give the hiker an impression of life in the Taurus Mountains. The hike ends at your accommodation in the village of Karabük, where you spend two nights (WH: 5 hours).
 

Day 3: Köprülü Canyon
Transfer to the ancient city of Selge. The hike begins after visiting the old theater. Enjoy the wide views of the Taurus Mountains and the deep gorge of the Köprülü Canyon, which you will accompany back to Beşkonak. Caution: This route requires good footing and freedom from vertigo! (WH: 4 1/2 hours).
 

Day 4: Tazi Canyon, Caltepe
A transfer will take you to Küvez. Your path takes you through dense pine forests and rustic Taurus villages up to a viewing point from which you have a magnificent view of the Köprülü Gorge and the surrounding mountains! You then hike along old shepherds' paths to the Çaltepe plain (WH: 5 1/2 hours).
 

Day 5: From Kesmeköy to Kasımlar
After the transfer to the village of Kesme, we follow old Roman paths through a wild karst landscape. This is characterized by almost 3,000 m high mountains, cone-shaped rock formations and gorges. In between there are juniper forests and small, protected valleys. You can always enjoy wonderful views of the Sarp mountain range. Your hike ends in the mountain village of Kasımlar (WH: 5 hours).
 

Day 6: Ancient City of Adada and Lake Eğirdir
You hike along forest paths and paths with wide views into the alpine regions of the Taurus Mountains. From Alm Tota you will receive a transfer to the ancient Roman town of Adada, located in a high valley. After visiting the imperial temples, the theater and the agora, we continue with a transfer to Eğirdir on the lake of the same name. You spend the night here twice (WH: 4 1/2 hours).
 

Day 7: In Kovada National Park
Transfer to Sipahiler village. From here you can enjoy a varied hike through the Kovada National Park. The route passes through spruce and oak forests over wide plateaus where cattle and goats graze. You then hike down old trade routes into the Kovada Valley. From Serpil village by transfer back to Eğirdir (WH: 5 hours).
 

Day 8: Departure
Transfer to Antalya (2 1/2 hours) and return flight or extension in Eğirdir for further hikes on your own.

INCLUDED SERVICES

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  • 7 nights in rooms with shower/WC based on half board

  • 6 times dinner (days 2-7)

  • 5-times picnic (days 3-7)

  • all transfers due to program

  • luggage transportation from/to the accommodations

  • GPS tracks

  • hiking map

 

IDEAL TRAVEL TIME

 

Every day in the periods below
Beginning of April till the mid of June
Beginning of September till the end of October

 

Additional nights possible

You can book this trip also as a single person!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Starting point: Antalya

Finish point: Eğirdir

Arrival: flight to Antalya

DIFFICULTY
 

Moderate hikes with longer arrivals and descents on mainly marked hiking trails, partly rocky ground. Daily walking time 4 1/2 to 6 hours ascends 260-600 m, descents 200-650 m.

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