Ancient City of Olympos – Olympos Beach loop from Olympos

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Ancient City of Olympos – Olympos Beach loop from Olympos

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Ancient City of Olympos – Olympos Beach loop from Olympos

05:01

16.7km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Olimpos Beydağları Millî Parkı

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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774 m

Ancient City of Olympos

Highlight • Historical Site

For the sightseeing of Olympos, one should take plenty of time. From 300-200 BC to 1300 AD, many cultures, starting from the Lycians through the Romans to the Byzantines, were here and were formative. The many sarcophagi are impressive.

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1.23 km

Olympos Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beach is just wonderful. The view of the mountains! In addition, this section of the beach has the longest sun in the evening. At least in October!

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5.51 km

Yanartaş (Chimaera)

Highlight • Natural Monument

In Cirali the Chimaere must be visited. She is still spitting underground fire after she had rammed Bellerophantes on Pegasus with his lance into the underworld.

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5.74 km

Hike to the Eternal Flames (Yanartaş)

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Good shoes are definitely an advantage over the many stones.

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6.54 km

Chimera (Yanartaş) — Eternal Flames

Highlight • Natural Monument

In any case, you should wear sturdy shoes for the sometimes quite rocky way - especially if the way back is done in the dark, flashlight essential; but also during the day the ascent is worthwhile; then i.d.R. no groups on the way and you have the flames for yourself; Drinks are available at the kiosk at the entrance

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6.63 km

Sea view from the Chimera (Yanartaş) ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful view of the sea

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7.43 km

Saddle Above Yanartaş (Eternal Flames of Chimera)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The eternal flames are a little further east down the mountain. Good start there!

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15.6 km

Olympos Basilica Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The originally Roman basilica was converted into a church basilica at the latest in the Byzantine period.

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.15 km

4.04 km

4.01 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

6.25 km

3.44 km

3.13 km

2.66 km

1.27 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

23°C

14°C

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Comments

March 23, 2024,Yantas / Chimaere – Ewige Flammen Runde von Çıralı

Nice round, partly steep sections on loose ground.
In March the river carries water, take off your shoes and socks and wait through the refreshing cool water...😃

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