Turkey

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Ararat - by John

This immense country owes its first two long distance hiking trails to Kate Clow and Terry Richardson: the Lycian Way and St. Paul's Trail. Both trails measure about 500km  and lead through the southwest corner of the country, which is well-known among tourists. There are guidebooks and the trails are marked. The Lycian Way even has signposts to show the way. Lodging can be found in the villages en route, but a tent can come in handy. Both trails can be pretty demanding, climbing and descending. Avoid the scorching summer season. Early spring or late autumn are the best.

In recent years more hiking trails are being developed in Turkey. They are waymarked in red and white, and some are only just in the process of being documented. Take the northeastern Kaçkar mountains, an alpine range with lots of lakes and peaks reaching up to almost 4000m. More networks of trails have been set out in the forests of Yenice, in the mountains near Eskipazar, and in the Küre mountains, all to the north of Ankara and in areas of great natural beauty. Other new trails have emerged emphasizing Turkish cultural history: the Independence Way, the Evliya Celebi Way, the Phrygian Way and the Hittite Trails. One of the latest additions is the Sultan's Trail, all the way from Vienna to Istanbul.

A few mountains in Turkey are reasonably opened up for hiking. For instance the legendary Mount Ararat (5165m), where some still believe the Arc of Noah can be found. Climbing the mountain, actually a volcano, requires a small expedition and some daredevil clambering.

Many tourists visit the bizarre Cappadocia mountains, volcanic in origin. Some hiking possibilities have sprung up here. Of course there is much more to see and hike in Turkey, but most of it requires an adventurous mind and willingness to find your own way.

Trails

Regions

Mountains

Books

Bol.com
Netherlands
  • Travelling Rough on the Hippie Trail
  • In 1967 Asta lives in Sydney's Kings Cross, famous for strip clubs, gambling dens, artists and beatniks. After a failed relationship she drops out of her office job, joins a band led by an Aborigine blues singer and is introduced to LSD by a mysterious older man at a teenage party.When she meets her new partner they decide toseek ‘spiritual... Read more
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  • Travelling Rough on the Hippie Trail
  • In 1967 Asta lives in Sydney's Kings Cross, famous for strip clubs, gambling dens, artists and beatniks. After a failed relationship she drops out of her office job, joins a band led by an Aborigine blues singer and is introduced to LSD by a mysterious older man at a teenage party.When she meets her new partner they decide toseek ‘spiritual... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World
  • What can the great crises of the past teach us about contemporary revolutions? Arguing from an exciting and original perspective, Goldstone suggests that great revolutions were the product of 'ecological crises' that occurred when inflexible political, economic, and social institutions were overwhelmed by the cumulative pressure of population... Read more
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Belgium
  • Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World
  • What can the great crises of the past teach us about contemporary revolutions? Arguing from an exciting and original perspective, Goldstone suggests that great revolutions were the product of 'ecological crises' that occurred when inflexible political, economic, and social institutions were overwhelmed by the cumulative pressure of population... Read more
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  • An Idiot's Guide to
  • This is the original book by John Lockard, which has been edited to bring it in line with modern standards to provide an enjoyable and engaging account as set out by John Lockard. Complete with illustrations to bring the ideas on the page to life in full colour. This book is intended for both the beginners and the seasoned pros, and for those... Read more
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Belgium
  • An Idiot's Guide to
  • This is the original book by John Lockard, which has been edited to bring it in line with modern standards to provide an enjoyable and engaging account as set out by John Lockard. Complete with illustrations to bring the ideas on the page to life in full colour. This book is intended for both the beginners and the seasoned pros, and for those... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
  • Reisgids Oost Turkije - Osttürkei | Trescher Verlag
  • Goede Duitstalige reisgids over een nauwelijks bezocht oostelijk deel van Turkije. Veel beschrijvingen van cultuur, bevolking en bezienswaardigheden. Daarnaast ook praktische informatie. (Duitstalig) Der Osten ist der unbekanntere Teil der Türkei. Fernab üblicher Tourismuspfade gibt es hier eine faszinierende Welt zu entdecken: Die verblüffende... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Lonely Planet Turkey dr 13
  • #1 best-selling guide to Turkey* Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscapes, walk amid the ancient ruins of Ephesus, or witness the whirling dervishes perform their mystical... Read more
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Belgium
  • Lonely Planet Turkey dr 13
  • #1 best-selling guide to Turkey* Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscapes, walk amid the ancient ruins of Ephesus, or witness the whirling dervishes perform their mystical... Read more
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Netherlands
  • A Primary Reader Old-Time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children
  • THE UGLY DUCKLING.under broke does keep only turkey warm ugly waterA duck made her nest under some leaves.[Illustration: THE DUCK'S NEST.]She sat on the eggs to keep them warm.At last the eggs broke, one after the other. Little ducks came out.Only one egg was left. It was a very large one.At last it broke, and out came a big, ugly... Read more
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  • A Primary Reader Old-Time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children
  • THE UGLY DUCKLING.under broke does keep only turkey warm ugly waterA duck made her nest under some leaves.[Illustration: THE DUCK'S NEST.]She sat on the eggs to keep them warm.At last the eggs broke, one after the other. Little ducks came out.Only one egg was left. It was a very large one.At last it broke, and out came a big, ugly... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Insight Guides Travel Map Turkey
  • Travel Map Turkey is a double-sided, indexed road map. Western Turkey is shown at 1: 8, 00 000 on one side of the map, with the whole country depicted on the reverse at 1: 2, 000 000. Detailed city plans of Istanbul and Izmir are also included each with its own index, together with an overview of ferry routes in the Aegean Sea. Places of... Read more
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Belgium
  • Insight Guides Travel Map Turkey
  • Travel Map Turkey is a double-sided, indexed road map. Western Turkey is shown at 1: 8, 00 000 on one side of the map, with the whole country depicted on the reverse at 1: 2, 000 000. Detailed city plans of Istanbul and Izmir are also included each with its own index, together with an overview of ferry routes in the Aegean Sea. Places of... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2012
  • National Geographic reisgids Istanbul
  • National Geographic Reisgids Istanbul is een exclusieve gids met sublieme fotografie die u meeneemt naar de bekende en minder bekende bezienswaardigheden. De experts van National Geographic nemen een kijkje achter de schermen en dringen door tot de kern van de cultuur, de geschiedenis en het volk van het land. Bezoek met deze National... Read more
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Belgium
2012
  • National Geographic reisgids Istanbul
  • National Geographic Reisgids Istanbul is een exclusieve gids met sublieme fotografie die u meeneemt naar de bekende en minder bekende bezienswaardigheden. De experts van National Geographic nemen een kijkje achter de schermen en dringen door tot de kern van de cultuur, de geschiedenis en het volk van het land. Bezoek met deze National... Read more
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Netherlands
  • Dog Bites with Steve Brooks
  • Perfect for Foodies & Dog Lovers Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks (C.P.D.T. /K.A.) shares secrets to modifying canine behavior without the use of threats or force. Discover HOW to train your dog using gourmet, healthy dog bites (the good kind ) as rewards for good behavior Steve Brooks is a master at creative, positive, science-based... Read more
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  • Dog Bites with Steve Brooks
  • Perfect for Foodies & Dog Lovers Professional Dog Trainer, Steve Brooks (C.P.D.T. /K.A.) shares secrets to modifying canine behavior without the use of threats or force. Discover HOW to train your dog using gourmet, healthy dog bites (the good kind ) as rewards for good behavior Steve Brooks is a master at creative, positive, science-based... Read more
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Netherlands
  • From the Holy Mountain
  • A rich blend of history and spirituality, adventure and politics, laced with the thread of black comedy familiar to readers of William Dalrymple's previous work. In AD 587, two monks, John Moschos and Sophronius the Sophist, embarked on an extraordinary journey across the Byzantine world, from the shores of the Bosphorus to the sand dunes of... Read more
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  • From the Holy Mountain
  • A rich blend of history and spirituality, adventure and politics, laced with the thread of black comedy familiar to readers of William Dalrymple's previous work. In AD 587, two monks, John Moschos and Sophronius the Sophist, embarked on an extraordinary journey across the Byzantine world, from the shores of the Bosphorus to the sand dunes of... Read more
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Netherlands
  • A Mystic's Journey to the Sacred Sites of France
  • I traveled the pilgrimage trail for four and half years in France. I followed the path of the Black Madonna. There are over 350 Black Madonna s in France. My pilgrimage bought me both to major pilgrimage site and also out of the way places that are off the beaten path of the tourist trail. France is filled with these secrets. But many tourists... Read more
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  • A Mystic's Journey to the Sacred Sites of France
  • I traveled the pilgrimage trail for four and half years in France. I followed the path of the Black Madonna. There are over 350 Black Madonna s in France. My pilgrimage bought me both to major pilgrimage site and also out of the way places that are off the beaten path of the tourist trail. France is filled with these secrets. But many tourists... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • G28 Nisos Khios & the Coast of Turkey
  • Plans included: Approaches to Psara (Nisos Psara) (1:15,000) Approaches to Khios (Nisos Khios) (1:20,000) Ormos Mandraki (Nisos Oinoussa) (1:8,000) Cesme Korfezi (Turkey) (1:18,000) Foca Limani (Turkey) (1:20,000) Sigacik Limani (Turkey) (1:18,000) On this 2013 edition full details of the new TSS schemes are shown at Izmir Korfezi, Candarli... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • G27 Nisos Lesvos & the Coast of Turkey
  • Imray’s series of charts of Greece and Turkey are comprehensive and easy-to-use sailing charts published on rip-proof, waterproof paper- ideal for use on small tables or in cockpits. They show detailed coastline and depth information, and are constantly corrected to reflect latest information. Designed primarily for yachtsmen, they are... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Germany Marco Polo Road Atlas 2021/2022
  • Germany Road Atlas at 1:300,000 from MairDumont in an A4 spiral-bound format, with 10 enlargements at 1:100,000 showing the Ruhr and other large urban conurbations in greater detail, street plans of 35 main cities, mapping of Europe for route planning, etc. A special feature of MairDumont’s range of “Marco Polo” maps and atlases is a set of... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Lycia West Hiking 2-Map Set
  • A set of two hiking maps for the western part of Lycia inclunding the Lycian Way. A scale of 1:50.000, hillshading, contous with a equidistance of 25m and a UTM-Grid (for GPS-usage) etc. makes this maps to an ideal guide for visitors and those, who walk the Lycian Way. Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Lycia East Hiking 2-Map Set
  • A set of two hiking maps for the western part of Lycia inclunding the Lycian Way. A scale of 1:50.000, hillshading, contous with a equidistance of 25m and a UTM-Grid (for GPS-usage) etc. makes this maps to an ideal guide for visitors and those, who walk the Lycian Way. Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2012
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Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart Aladaglar | MapSite Verlag
  • Goede gedetailleerde wandelkaart van dit specifieke gebied in centraal Turkije. Deze kaart is ook de gebruiken als klimkaart. Veel wandelpaden staan ingeteknd op deze kaart, al dan niet gemarkeerd. ook is de meerdaagse bergtocht TA1 ingetekend. Met hoogtelijnen, reliëfschaduwing; symbolen voor campings en onderdak, bevoorrading, openbaar... Read more
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