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Carian Trail

Turkey · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 66/100

At a glance

CountriesTurkey
ContinentAsia
RegionCaria coast (Mugla/Aydin)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length820 km
Typical duration40 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude1350 m
Best seasonMar-May, Sep-Nov
StartIcmeler / Bozburun peninsula
EndKarpuzlu (Alinda)
Permit / guideno
Special gearnone

Score

66/100
Scenery
25/35
Fame
12/25
Uniqueness
14/20
Logistics
15/20

Turkey's longest marked trail through the quieter Carian coast; similar appeal to Lycian Way but far less known and less supported.

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

820 km per Wikipedia and official site.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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