Main Path
Ulupınar – Beycik
ID: 
51

Mountain section that is part of the ‘interior’ route between Çıralı and Göynük Yayla.

Looking towards Tahtalı Dağı from north of Ulupınar
Image credit:  
Anna Flack
, All rights reserved

Essentials

Ulupınar (village)
Beycik (village)
S–N section with Beycik to the N.
Has a steady slope, ascending towards the N, for almost the entire section. Most of the time the slope is between 9% and 12% though there are stretches that are 20%+.
Mostly follows rural roads or decent-quality mountain trails.
Generally good way-finding.

Metrics

Select the tab below corresponding to the direction you plan to walk.
Towards Beycik:
Towards Ulupınar:
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Distance
818 m / 2,684 ft
Ascent
256 m / 840 ft
Descent
~4.25 hrs
Duration
Elevation chart.
9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Distance
256 m / 840 ft
Ascent
818 m / 2,684 ft
Descent
~4.25 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!

Water

  • There’s a water source available roughly in the middle of the section that seems to be fairly reliable most of the year.

Tips

  • This area seems to be undergoing a lot of construction. There may be detours needed. If you see any signage that looks like permanent re-routing, please let us know.

Route Planning

  • There are some unofficial alternative variants for portions at both the S and N end of this section.

Camping

  • Several good wild-camping options.

Accommodations

Here’s what we’re currently tracking for this trail section:
  • Annotated map of Lycia Nature House (aka Lycia Hotel Ulupınar) in Ulupınar
    Hotel
    Lycia Nature House (aka Lycia Hotel Ulupınar)
    In Ulupınar
  • Annotated map of Panorama Camping, Bungalows, & Restaurant in Beycik
    Bungalows
    Panorama Camping, Bungalows, & Restaurant
    In Beycik
  • Camping at Ali's Riviera Restaurant in Beycik
    Commercial Camping
    Camping at Ali’s Riviera Restaurant
    In Beycik

Wild Camping Locations

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

Water Sources

Here are the water sources that we’re currently tracking along this trail section or at either endpoint:
  • Fountain in Ulupınar
    Water Source
    Fountain
    in Ulupınar
  • Water Basin Between Ulupınar and Beycik
    Water Source
    Water Basin
    Between Ulupınar and Beycik
  • Fountain / Rest Area Near Mosque in Beycik
    Water Source
    Fountain / Rest Area Near Mosque
    In Beycik
  • Fountain in Beycik
    Water Source
    Fountain / Rest Area
    In Beycik

Where to Next?

From Beycik:

  • Map of the Lycian Way between Beycik and Yayla Kuzdere.
    Main Path
    Beycik – Yayla Kuzdere
    Distance
    12.5 km / 7.8 mi
    Ascent
    1,186 m / 3,891 ft
    Descent
    1,128 m / 3,701 ft
    Est. Duration
    7.5
    Beautiful mountain section that is part of the interior route between Çıralı and Göynük Yayla.   This section involves steady ascending and descending and is quite steep almost the entire way. It reaches the highpoint for the entire Lycian Way, close to the peak of Tahtalı Dağı.

From Ulupınar:

  • Map of the Lycian Way between Çıralı and Ulupınar.
    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.
  • Looking towards Tahtalı Dağı from north of Ulupınar
    Looking towards Tahtalı Dağı from north of Ulupınar
    Photo by 
    Anna Flack
     – 
    Fall 2022
  • Local man on trail north of Ulupınar
    Local man on trail north of Ulupınar
    Photo by 
    Anna Flack
     – 
    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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