Çıralı – Tekirova [50]

Alternate Path

Çıralı – Tekirova

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Long but attractive section that is part of the coastal route between Çıralı and Göynük Yayla.

Although this path runs along the coast (much of it via quiet forest roads), there are rugged hills and some steep portions. Has many nice viewpoints.

View of campsite between Çıralı and Tekirova.

Image credit:

Alex Boatfield

Essentials

Çıralı (town)

Tekirova (town)

SW–NE section with Tekirova to the NE, that generally stays very close to the coastline.

Very hilly section with most of the hills small but often steep (18%+ in places). There’s one larger, moderately steep hill in the middle of the section, to the N of Maden Koyu where the path cuts slightly inland.

Follows a mix of generally decent-quality footpaths through woodlands / scrub and some quiet / peaceful forest tracks and roads. The NE portion near and in Tekirova is all on paved roads.

Way-finding is decent but not great with many junctions missing painted blazes or signposts. Make periodic checks of your position against our GPS tracks to ensure you are still on-route.

Metrics

Select the tab below corresponding to the direction you plan to walk.

Towards Tekirova:

Towards Çıralı:

21.8 km / 13.5 mi

Distance

1,140 m / 3,741 ft

Ascent

1,130 m / 3,708 ft

Descent

~9.5 hrs

Duration

21.8 km / 13.5 mi

Distance

1,130 m / 3,708 ft

Ascent

1,140 m / 3,741 ft

Descent

~9.5 hrs

Duration

Handy Things to Know

The following notes are gathered from our own experiences and from feedback sent to us by other hikers. Let us know how we can improve these notes – and thanks!

Water

There are multiple water sources most of which are reliable for most of the year.

Highlights

The scenery is the highlight of this section, with both the every-changing coastline and the surrounding hills being quite attractive.

Route Planning

This section is part of the alternative coastal route to / from Göynük Yayla that bypasses the climb up Tahtalı Dağı. This alternate route is easier than the inland route and has a different mix of terrain / sights (such as going through the Phaselis ruins). For the inland route, follow Çıralı to Ulupınar.

Alerts / Hazards

During Jan / Feb or whenever there’s been a lot of rainfall you may need to ford a few streams along this section; nothing more than knee-deep, typically (and usually just ankle-deep).

Attractions & Highlights

Notable highlights along the trail and at either endpoint include:

Accommodations

Here’s what we’re currently tracking for this trail section:

Guesthouse

Sheriff Olympos Pansiyon

At Olympos Ruins
Guesthouse

Bayram Tree Houses

At the Olympos Ruins
Guesthouse

Olympos Lodge

In Çıralı
Bungalows

Smile Butik Hotel

In Çıralı
Hotel

Güvenpark Residence & Hotel

In Tekirova
Camping / Bungalows

Sundance Nature Camping

On the northeastern edge of Tekirova

Wild Camping Locations

Here are the wild camping locations that we’re currently tracking along this trail section:

Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Çıralı and Tekirova
Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Çıralı and Tekirova

Water Sources

Here are the water sources that we’re currently tracking along this trail section or at either endpoint:

Water Source

Fountain

In Çıralı
Water Source

Fountain

In Çıralı
Water Source

Water Fountain

Between Çıralı and Tekirova
Water Source

Water Fountain

Between Çıralı and Tekirova
Water Source

Fountain

Between Çıralı and Tekirova
Water Source

Fountain

Between Çıralı and Tekirova

Where to Next?

From Tekirova:

Alternate Path

Tekirova – Kuzdere

Distance

18.5 km / 11.5 mi

Ascent

666 m / 2,185 ft

Descent

623 m / 2,044 ft

Est. Duration

6.75 hrs

Winding section that is part of the coastal variant between Çıralı and Göynük Yayla, though most of it is actually inland.

From Çıralı:

Main Path

Adrasan – Çıralı

Distance

15.5 km / 9.6 mi

Ascent

910 m / 2,987 ft

Descent

908 m / 2,980 ft

Est. Duration

7.0

Beautiful section between Adrasan and Çıralı traversing Musa Dağı (Mount Moses) and passing through the Olympos ruins.
Main Path

Çıralı – Ulupınar

Distance

8.1 km / 5.0 mi

Ascent

559 m / 1,833 ft

Descent

289 m / 947 ft

Est. Duration

5.5

Mountain section, passing the famous ‘burning rocks’ of the Chimaera. There’s an access fee for this zone. There are water falls / streams coming down the mountain that are cold and refreshing.

Pretty Pictures

Sometimes nothing beats a good photo. Or even a bad photo! If you’d like to share some or all of your photo collection with the Trekopedia community, contact us at photos@trekopedia.com and we can arrange a transfer of them. And thanks!

All photos are copyright by their respective owners and are used with permission.

Campsite in a pretty location between Çıralı and Tekirova

Photo by
Alex Boatfield

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Sept 2022
Hiker on coast between Çıralı and Tekirova

Photo by
Alex Boatfield

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Fall 2022
Beach view on Maden Koyu at dusk

Photo by
Alex Boatfield

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Fall 2022
View towards SSE along Gelidonya’s east coast

Photo by
Alex Boatfield

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Fall 2022
Looking south from the north edge of Çıralı beach

Photo by
Alex Boatfield

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Fall 2022

How You Can Help

Trail research is never actually done. Here’s some of what we’re looking for:

✅ More photos! Ideally with geo-location information in the metadata. In addition to using some photos on Trekopedia, we add them to our internal reference database which significantly helps us with trail research. The more photos, the better! If you are willing to share your collection with us, we’d be incredibly grateful. Let us know and we’ll arrange a transfer.

✅ Points of interest. Help us identify (and geo-locate) accommodations, attractions, restaurants, markets, trail waypoints, confusing or problematic junctions, difficult or hazardous places, water sources, and so on.

✅ Tips & recommendations. Share your thoughts with other hikers.

In addition to the above, please see this article for information on more general ways you can help. Thanks!