MERSIN Trekking routes that follow ancient paths
1-Sağlıklı Village-Roman Road-Tarsus: Follows a wide and clear path through the Roman Arch at the Village of Sağlıklı to the north of Tarsus. The path crosses the Taurus Mountains (south to north) and ends up at İvriz. It is believed that St. Paul used this route on his second journey to get to Derbe.
2-Şeytan River Valley: After having visited Diocaiseria and Ura in ancient Olba the route goes under the aqueduct into the valley. A 7 km walk with rock tombs and interesting plant life amongst the things to see. It is a daily route.
3-Ura-Korykos: One day walk along the Roman road. If you prefer, it can be stretched to 2 days.
4-Cilicia Aphrodisias Route: A 14 km walk splitting off from the Mersin-Antalya highway. The walk cantinues to the ancient city with forest views, a panorama of Dana Island and good sea-views en route.
5-Demircili (İmbrigon)-Sivri Castle Route: One day walk which is largely through ancient remains.
6-Hançerkale-Gökburç-Tekkadın Remains Route: Apretty route through maquis in an area once inhabited by the Romans and Byzantines. Approximately 5 km long, this route is a one day walk.
7-Karakabaklı-Işıkkale-Sinekkale Route: One day walk through maquis with many ancient remains en route.
8-Korykos Necropolis Road and Adam Kayalar Route: Approximately 5 km in total, this route passes through many churches, sarcophagi and rock tombs.
9-Footsteps of the Princess Route: A route of approximately 40 km between Silifke/Uzuncaburç and Kızkalesi that goes through many ancient cities and remains. The route starts from Uzuncaburç and passes through where Queen Aba of Olba once lived and lands which her state once occupied. The Uğuralanı-Cambazlı stage is 16 km, the Cambazlı-Hüseyinler stage is 12 km and the Hüseyinler-Kızkalesi stage is 12 km. The walk should be planned for 3 or 4 days.
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