Kabak – Alınca [15]

Alternate Path

Kabak – Alınca

(via ridge)

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Alternative approach linking the ‘upper’ village of Kabak with the village of Alınca following a ridge (sometimes by steep edges).

Beautiful but challenging path with a lot of ascending and descending over rugged terrain. It is shorter and a bit easier than the main variant (which goes via Kabak Beach).

Painted directions on boulder at 3-way merge point above Kabak Beach.

Image credit:

Stu Hackett

Essentials

Kabak (village)

Alınca (village)

The endpoints are NW–SE of each other but most of the path is a huge bulge towards the NE.

The Kabak-side 60% of this section is mostly rolling small-but-steep hills generally following a ridge overlooking the coast. Multiple small stretches of this portion have slopes in excess of 30% even though the net elevation change is relatively small (about 150 m over 4 km). The Alınca-side 40% of this section is one long slope, rising towards Alınca, at about 20% average grade over its roughly 2.6 km.

Much of this section is over rugged, rocky terrain. The footpaths are generally good but care still needs to be taken to avoid stumbles.

Way-finding is generally good, with blazes and signposts at key junctions.

Metrics

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

Towards Alınca:

Towards Kabak:

6.4 km / 4.0 mi

Distance

875 m / 2,871 ft

Ascent

380 m / 1,247 ft

Descent

~4.0 hrs

Duration

6.4 km / 4.0 mi

Distance

380 m / 1,247 ft

Ascent

875 m / 2,871 ft

Descent

~4.0 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

Water is available at or near both endpoints. There are a couple of fountains along the trail though they are unreliable.

Highlights

There are many spectacular views from along this section overlooking the coastline.

Route Planning

This is an alternate path. It is shorter and a bit easier than the main variant (which goes via Kabak Beach) but this variant is almost as difficult due to the many short but very steep hills.
This section merges with / branches from the main Kabak Beach path roughly at the mid-point (right where this section, heading eastward, begins its main ascent).
We prefer the Kabak Beach variant but both are good.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available at both endpoints but there’s nothing available along the trail itself.

Camping

Some very nice wild camping locations offering outstanding views over the coastline.

Amenities

There’s sometimes a beverage stand available a bit N of Alınca which has an honour-system payment box for whenever it is untended.

Transport

Dolmuş service is reliably available from the Kabak end.
Service to / from Alınca can be unreliable. If you expect to need service from there, check in advance on current service standards (it changes frequently).

Accommodations

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

Bungalows

Sea Valley Camping

At Kabak Beach
Hotel & Restaurant

Olive Garden Kabak

In Kabak
Guesthouse

Pedro Mama’s

In Kabak
Commercial Campground

Bağ Camp

West of Kabak Beach
Bungalows

Sultan Camping

In Kabak
Commercial Campground

Kabak Valley Kamp

In Kabak
Bungalows

Turan Hill Lounge

In Kabak
Commercial Campground

Secret Garden Kabak

In Kabak
Commercial Campground

Shiva Camp

In Kabak
Bungalows / Commercial Campground

Bayram’s Place

In Alınca
Bungalows

LeChic Glamping Hotel

In Alınca
Guesthouse

Likya Guesthouse / Camping

In Alınca

Wild Camping Locations

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

Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Kabak & Alınca
Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Kabak & Alınca
Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Kabak & Alınca
Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Kabak & Alınca

Water Sources

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

Water Source

Fountain

In Kabak
Water Source

Fountain and Toilets at Mosque

In Kabak
Water Source

Fountain by Lissiya Hotel

In Kabak
Water Source

Fountain

In Kabak
Water Source

Fountain

Between Kabak & Alınca
Water Source

Fountain

Between Kabak & Alınca
Water Source

Water Fountain

Between Kabak & Alınca
Water Source

Water Source

Between Kabak & Alınca

Where to Next?

From Alınca:

Main Path

Kabak Beach – Alınca

Distance

6.0 km / 3.7 mi

Ascent

925 m / 3,035 ft

Descent

200 m / 656 ft

Est. Duration

3.6

Challenging, beautiful section between Kabak Beach and the village of Alınca that will give your legs and lungs a good workout. There is nothing technically difficult about this section – it is just non-stop climbing or descending.
Main Path

Alınca – Yediburunlar (Gey)

Distance

7.7 km / 4.8 mi

Ascent

460 m / 1,509 ft

Descent

560 m / 1,837 ft

Est. Duration

3.75

Challenging but spectacular section between the villages of Alınca and Yediburunlar (Gey).
Alternate Path

Alınca – Dodurga

Distance

10.7 km / 6.6 mi

Ascent

475 m / 1,558 ft

Descent

650 m / 2,133 ft

Est. Duration

4.6

Popular variant with some challenging but spectacular portions at the NW end as well as a fair bit of rural road-walking over most of the rest. Passes the intriguing Sidyma ruins upon which Dodurga is built.

From Kabak:

Main Path

Faralya – Kabak

Distance

4.8 km / 3.0 mi

Ascent

280 m / 919 ft

Descent

355 m / 1,165 ft

Est. Duration

2.3

Enjoyable hilly, forested section with some nice views. There are lots of accommodation options at both ends of this section plus some camping spots along the way.
Main Path

Kabak – Kabak Beach

Distance

1.7 km / 1.1 mi

Ascent

30 m / 98 ft

Descent

260 m / 853 ft

Est. Duration

1.0

Main path connecting the ‘upper’ village of Kabak, located partway up the hillside, with the popular beach area (which is where you’ll find most of the accommodation and F & B options, not surprisingly).

Pretty Pictures

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On road in Alınca

Photo by
Darren Moens

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Fall 2022
Hiker passing sheer cliffs between Kabak and Alınca

Photo by
T Roszkowski

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Spring 2022
Hiker between Kabak and Alınca

Photo by
T Roszkowski

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Early Spring 2022
Rocky path between Kabak and Alınca

Photo by
Darren Moens

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Fall 2022
Painted directions on boulder at 3-way merge point above Kabak Beach

Photo by
Stu Hackett

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Spring 2016
Hiker looking at sheer cliffs between Kabak and Alınca

Photo by
T Roszkowski

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Spring 2022

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