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Çukurbağ – Kaş
ID: 
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Rugged, steep section with beautiful views linking the village of Çukurbağ with the coastal town of Kaş.

Looking down at Kaş.
Image credit:  
Anna Flack
, All rights reserved

Essentials

Çukurbağ (village)
Kaş (town)
NNE–SSW section with Kaş to the SSW.
Flat for the NNE two-thirds then, for those heading towards Kaş it, um, ‘falls off a cliff’… the SSW third has a very steep slope, descending towards Kaş, with about 1 km at 25%+ grade and the portion within Kaş itself at about 10%.
Follows a mix of decent-quality footpaths, rural roads, and urban streets.
Way-finding is generally good.

Metrics

Select the tab below corresponding to the direction you plan to walk.
Towards Kaş:
Towards Çukurbağ:
7.0 km / 4.3 mi
Distance
68 m / 223 ft
Ascent
555 m / 1,821 ft
Descent
~2.75 hrs
Duration
Elevation chart.
7.0 km / 4.3 mi
Distance
555 m / 1,821 ft
Ascent
68 m / 223 ft
Descent
~2.75 hrs
Duration
Elevation chart.

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!

Highlights

  • Outstanding views looking down over Kaş!
  • Kaş is a great town with interesting sites, good restaurants, and a nice ambiance.

Tips

  • Take your time on the slopes above Kaş and pay extra attention to your footing. Use your walking poles for added balance. If you are not an experienced hiker, don’t let the steepness of the slope intimidate you – just go at your own pace. (If you are an experienced hiker, feel free to be as intimidated by the steepness as you wish!)
  • Kaş is a good place for an off-day if you want to let your body recuperate a bit.

Attractions & Highlights

Notable highlights along the trail and at either endpoint include:
  • Amphitheatre in Kaş
    Historical Site
    Kaş Amphitheatre
    In Kaş
  • King's Tomb in Kaş
    Historical Site
    King’s Tomb
    In Kaş
  • Lycian Tombs Near Amphitheatre in Kaş
    Historical Site
    Lycian Tombs Near Amphitheatre
    In Kaş
  • Rock Tombs Along Cliff Face in Kaş
    Historical Site
    Rock Tombs Along Cliff Face
    In Kaş
  • Ruins of Hellenistic Temple in Kaş
    Historical Site
    Ruins of Hellenistic Temple
    In Kaş

Accommodations

Here’s what we’re currently tracking for this trail section:
  • Annotated map of Villa Kurt in Çukurbağ.
    Guesthouse
    Villa Kurt
    In Çukurbağ
  • Annotated map of 3 Oda Kaş between Çukurbağ & Kaş
    Guesthouse
    3 Oda Kaş
    Between Çukurbağ & Kaş
  • Annotated map of Mina Apart Hotel in Kaş
    Hotel
    Mina Apart Hotel
    In Kaş
  • Annotated map of Hotel Puya in Kaş
    Hotel
    Hotel Puya
    In Kaş
  • Annotated map of Kayahan Hotel in Kaş
    Hotel
    Kayahan Hotel
    In Kaş
  • Meltem Pension & Guest House in Kaş
    Guesthouse
    Meltem Pension & Guest House
    In Kaş
  • Rhapsody Hotel in Kaş
    Hotel
    Rhapsody Hotel
    In Kaş
  • Annotated map of 8 Pansiyon (aka Sekiz Pansiyon) in Kaş
    Guesthouse
    8 Pansiyon (aka Sekiz Pansiyon)
    In Kaş
  • Annotated map of Kaş Camping in Kaş
    Commercial Campground
    Kaş Camping
    In Kaş
  • Annotated map of La Kumasal Hotel in Kaş
    Hotel
    La Kumasal Hotel
    In Kaş

Wild Camping Locations

Here are the wild camping locations that we’re currently tracking along this trail section:
  • Campsite between Çukurbağ and Kaş
    Wild Campsite
    Campsite
    Between Çukurbağ and Kaş

Water Sources

Here are the water sources that we’re currently tracking along this trail section or at either endpoint:
  • Map of Water Fountain at the northeast edge of Çukurbağ [263] [CE333]
    Water Source
    Water Fountain
    At NE edge of Çukurbağ
  • Map of Water Fountain in Çukurbağ [288] [CE701]
    Water Source
    Water Fountain
    In Çukurbağ
  • Fountain at Mosque in Çukurbağ
    Water Source
    Fountain at Mosque
    In Çukurbağ
  • Fountain at East Edge of Çukurbağ
    Water Source
    Cold Water Dispenser
    At East Edge of Çukurbağ

Where to Next?

From Kaş:

  • Map of the Lycian Way between Kaş and Limanağzı.
    Main Path
    Kaş – Limanağzı
    Distance
    4.1 km / 2.5 mi
    Ascent
    130 m / 427 ft
    Descent
    125 m / 410 ft
    Est. Duration
    1.4
    Very scenic coastal path over small, rolling hills with a moderately challenging portion (steep, rugged, with ropes for balance) at the S end.

From Çukurbağ:

  • Map of the Lycian Way between Gökceören and Çukurbağ.
    Main Path
    Gökceören – Çukurbağ
    Distance
    21.6 km / 13.4 mi
    Ascent
    795 m / 2,608 ft
    Descent
    1,145 m / 3,757 ft
    Est. Duration
    8.75
    Long attractive section through rugged surroundings between the villages of Gökceören and Çukurbağ that is constantly either ascending or descending (though not overly steeply for the most part). Passes through the notable Phellos ruins.

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.
  • Signpost on hillside between Çukurbağ and Kaş
    Signpost on hillside between Çukurbağ and Kaş
    Photo by 
    Gina Russell
     – 
    Fall 2022
  • View of steep cliffs behind Kaş.
    View of steep cliffs behind Kaş
    Photo by 
    The Trekopedia Team
  • Flagpost at viewpoint between Çukurbağ and Kaş.
    Flag post at viewpoint between Çukurbağ and Kaş
    Photo by 
    Anna Flack
     – 
    Fall 2022
  • Looking down at Kaş.
    Looking down at Kaş
    Photo by 
    Anna Flack
     – 
    Fall 2022
  • Steep descent to Kaş.
    Steep descent to Kaş
    Photo by 
    Anna Flack
     – 
    Fall 2022
  • Trail descending down to Kaş
    Trail descending down to Kaş
    Photo by 
    Anonymous
     – 
    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!
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