Lycian Way, Türkiye

News Things to Do Food & Drink Travel Movies Music Time Out Market High angle view of man overlooking Glacier Grey and Lago Grey surrounded by snow covered mountains of the Paine Massif along W-trek hiking route in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile Photograph: 365 Focus Photography / Shutterstock Photograph: 365 Focus Photography / Shutterstock The world’s most beautiful hiking trails From coast to jungle by way of mountain peaks, these are some of the most stunning hikes you’ll find on planet Earth Friday 17 October 2025 Share India-Jayne Trainor Written by India-Jayne Trainor Writer, Time Out Travel Advertising There’s no better way to explore the world’s most beautiful places than on your own two feet, getting out into nature for a much-needed break from daily life. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or have just bought your first pair of boots, this planet is full of spectacular trails for all levels. From tough but rewarding day hikes through unique landscapes, to month-long multi-country walks and remote paths that wind up into the world’s highest mountains, we’ve rounded up the most drop-dead gorgeous treks out there. Because who said hiking is just about getting fit? RECOMMENDED: 🕌 The world’s most beautiful buildings 🚲 The world’s most beautiful cycling trails 🌆 The world’s best cities 🎥 The world’s most beautiful outdoor cinemas India-Jayne Trainor is a British-Australian travel writer based in London. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. The most beautiful hikes in the world, ranked 1. Lycian Way, Türkiye Lycian Way, Türkiye Photograph: Paul Fairman Where is it? Oludeniz to Geyikbayırı, Turkey Length: 540km How long does it take? 30 days, but the route is divided into smaller sections When to go: September to November The Lycian Way is one of the most famous hikes in the world and Türkiye’s first long-distance trail. It was once an old trade route connecting settlements in Lycia, but now draws tourists to explore the ruins of temples and towns left by ancient civilisations.