Lycian Way · Stage 6 of 27

Akbel to Patara

Stage 6 of the Lycian Way covers 11.6 km from Akbel to Patara, with 177 m of ascent and 299 m of descent. The highest point is 248 m. Allow about 3 hours of walking, plus breaks.

11.6 kmdistance
177 mascent
299 mdescent
~3 hwalking time
easydifficulty
248 mhighest point
≈ 1.75 L
≈ 910 kcal
248 m 121 m 0 km 11.6 km
Elevation profile in walking direction.

Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.

Where to sleep and eat on this stage

Gelemiş / Patara

Checked online in September 2026. Call or message before you go; many family pensions open only in spring and autumn.

Help and services on this stage

Emergency: call 112 (ambulance, police, fire). Emergency & health guide

Nearest hospital

Health centres

On or near the trail

Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.

Walk Akbel to Patara with Outest

The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.