Üzümlü – Akbel [26]

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Üzümlü – Akbel

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Section linking Üzümlü and Akbel and passing through the outskirts of İslamlar.

Rocky path with blaze visible between Üzümlü - Akbel

Image credit:

Susanne Rieder

Essentials

Üzümlü (village)

Akbel (village)

N–S section with Akbel to the S. Passes through the SW part of the town of İslamlar.

Hilly section with moderate slopes (7%–10%) most of the way, other than in the middle stretch of about 1.5 km where it is much steeper (20%+).

Has a mix of road-walking, tracks, and narrow hillside footpaths through scrublands.

Way-finding is moderate. There are signposts at the major junctions but you’ll need to stay alert in several other places. Construction can be a common problem, requiring re-routing.

Metrics

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Towards Akbel:

Towards Üzümlü:

5.9 km / 3.7 mi

Distance

305 m / 1,001 ft

Ascent

360 m / 1,181 ft

Descent

~2.6 hrs

Duration

5.9 km / 3.7 mi

Distance

360 m / 1,181 ft

Ascent

305 m / 1,001 ft

Descent

~2.6 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!

Wayfinding

At one point N of Akbel that’s a trail blockage due to new villa that completely blocks the trail. The way around it doesn’t seem to be clearly marked yet. We’ve updated our GPS track in that area based on reports / photos we’ve been sent.

Water

Water fountains are available at the endpoints and while passing through the outskirts of İslamlar.

Camping

There’s a couple of camping locations that we’re aware of, but in general the terrain is too rocky and uneven for camping along most of the section.

Amenities

A market is available in the outskirts of İslamlar.

Accommodations

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

Guesthouse

Villa Cennet Bahcesi

In Üzümlü
Guesthouse

Villa Lapaz Esintisi

In Üzümlü

Wild Camping Locations

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

Wild Campsite

Campsite

Between Üzümlü and Akbel
Wild Campsite

Campsite Behind Mosque

In Akbel

Water Sources

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

Water Source

Fountain by Mosque

In Üzümlü
Water Source

Fountain

In Üzümlü
Water Source

Water Source

Between Üzümlü and Akbel
Water Source

Water Fountain

In Akbel

Where to Next?

From Akbel:

Main Path

Akbel – Gelemiş (Patara Village)

Distance

14.5 km / 9.0 mi

Ascent

355 m / 1,165 ft

Descent

595 m / 1,952 ft

Est. Duration

5.2

Attractive section linking the villages of Akbel and Gelemiş (aka Patara Village), passing by the extremely impressive Delikkemer Roman aqueduct and finishing close to the excellent Patara ruins and its nearby beach.
Bypass Path

Akbel – Kalkan

Distance

2.0 km / 1.2 mi

Ascent

0 m / 0 ft

Descent

200 m / 656 ft

Est. Duration

0.75

Off-route (unofficial) shortcut along paved roads connecting Akbel to Kalkan. Useful if you are tight on time or simply want to cut the entire Gelemiş / Patara loop from your hike.

From Üzümlü:

Main Path

Çavdır – Üzümlü

Distance

9.2 km / 5.7 mi

Ascent

485 m / 1,591 ft

Descent

280 m / 919 ft

Est. Duration

3.6

Winding path through the northern part of the delta, linking Çavdır and Üzümlü. Mostly on hillsides with much of it directly on the remains of a Roman aqueduct.

Pretty Pictures

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Rocky path with blaze visible between Üzümlü and Akbel

Photo by
Susanne Rieder

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Nov 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!