Hiking routes around Köyceğiz
Köyceğiz offers walks around the lake, forest paths and a variety of routes for different levels.
Pick an easy half-day route or plan a longer hike with an early start to avoid the hottest hours.
Suggested starting point: Köyceğiz center / Kaunos Hotel area
Duration: 2–6 hours (route dependent)
Level: Beginner – Advanced (route dependent)
Season: Autumn – Spring (and early mornings in summer)
Köyceğiz routes
The routes below are based on local marked routes such as The EcoTrails hiking routes. Use the embedded maps for orientation and open the full route map for details.
1) Toparlar Sweetgum Forest route (M1)
Location: Toparlar / Köyceğiz region
Distance: 10 km
A forest walk through the famous sweetgum trees. Great for cooler hours and nature photography.
2) Hamitköy – Sultaniye (C2)
Location: Köyceğiz Lake area
Distance: 15.5 km
A longer walk linking villages and the Sultaniye hot springs area. Plan transportation and water.
Nearby area routes
3) Doğuşbelen – Toparlar Waterfall – Yeşilköy (N1)
Location: Köyceğiz region (waterfall & forest)
Distance: 20 km
A longer, more demanding route that includes the Toparlar Waterfall area. Start early and wear proper footwear.
4) Yuvarlakçay – Çaylı (N3)
Location: Yuvarlakçay valley (Köyceğiz region)
Distance: 12 km
A scenic valley route with river views. Trail conditions can change after rain.
Note: Distances and timings are approximate and can vary with weather and trail conditions. For longer routes, sun protection (hat/sunscreen), enough water and suitable footwear are recommended.
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