Light hikes
Gentle routes for those who want a day in nature without an athletic challenge: scenic trails, moderate elevation gain, a conversational pace, and a format where company, atmosphere, and enjoyment matter more than records.
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hiking adventuresHikes
133
Participants
2 924
Kilometers
1 436
Elevation
57 242
A hiking community in Antalya
Hikes, routes, people, and a distinct vibe.
We go to the mountains, discover new trails, build a photo archive, and gradually turn chance encounters into a real community.
Telegram is the easiest way to follow new hikes
This is where upcoming hikes, route updates, and community life between trips are posted first.
Announcement channel:
@hiking_adventures
Chat:
@antalya_hiking
IT networking channel:
@Antalya_MeetUp
IT chat:
@it_antalya_meetup
Types of hikes
The formats we choose most often: from easy walks and seaside trails to high-altitude routes, canyons, and hikes to ancient cities.
High-altitude routes
These hikes are about the feeling of a real mountain: long climbs, elevation gain, cool air, and powerful panoramas from summits and passes where you can truly feel the effort and the reward.
Beach trails
Routes along the sea have a different mood: salty air, bright trails, bays, cliffs, and the option to finish with a swim, when the sea becomes part of the hike itself rather than just the destination.
Canyons and mountain rivers
These hikes are built around water: narrow gorges, stone walls, cool streams, and places where you want to linger, making the route feel vivid, textured, and especially refreshing in the heat.
Big-view hikes
These are hikes for sweeping panoramas: distant ridgelines, open valleys, coastlines, and the feeling of space that does not fit into a single frame, where every stop works like a viewpoint.
Ancient cities
Hikes to ruins and old settlements connect nature with history: the trail leads through forests, rocks, and ridges to places where life once thrived, so the route feels both like a walk and a small expedition through time.
First hike
How to join
The route is simple: join Telegram, check the next hike, pack for the weather, and come to the meeting point. No complicated registration and no extra bureaucracy.
Join Telegram
This is where upcoming hike announcements, route updates, and all practical details are posted.
Choose the right hike
Check the route description, distance, elevation gain, and the vibe of previous outings in the archive.
Prepare
Pick proper shoes, weather-appropriate clothes, water, and snacks. If you have poles, bring them too.
Come to the meeting point
Arrive on time, meet the group, and from there we simply head to the mountains together.
Team
Core members and top participants
42
Ivan
The calmest one
70
Vlada
Loves adventures
130
Oleg
Captain
27
Evgeniy
Responsible one
25
Inna
4
Maria
10
Liza
Scientist
31
Anton
Bison
9
Yuri
First sweeper
For newcomers
FAQ: before your first hike
A short set of answers to the questions people usually ask before joining for the first time.
Do I need special preparation?
Not necessarily. We have both easy routes and more demanding hikes. For your first time, it is better to choose something lighter and check the distance, elevation gain, and route description.
Can I come alone?
Yes. Many people join alone for the first time. That is completely normal for the community: we meet at the start and quickly become good company on the trail.
What pace do you keep?
The pace depends on the route, but we are not racing. There are stops, breaks, photo points, and a normal human rhythm where safety and enjoyment matter more than speed.
How do I know if a route suits me?
Look at the distance, elevation gain, tags, and photos from previous outings. If you are unsure, choose a lighter route or ask in Telegram before the hike.
✅ What should I bring?
- Shoes: hiking boots or sturdy sneakers. Leave flip-flops, slides, and casual canvas shoes at home.
- Trekking poles: if you have them, bring them. They are always useful in the mountains.
- Clothes: dress for the weather. Usual hiking layers include a fleece or vest and a windbreaker. For breaks, bring something warmer because it can get windy.
- Food: bring a snack: chocolate, sandwiches, dried fruit. You can also bring something more substantial for the break.
- Water: water is essential: in hot weather take at least three liters; in autumn and winter one and a half liters is often enough, or more if you need it.
- Phone: charge your phone and take lots of photos.
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hiking adventures
It all started as casual walks in the mountains of Antalya, looking for beautiful views and new adventures.
Step by step, friends, acquaintances, and then completely new people started joining. It became clear that many people had been missing exactly this, and that is how the community was born.
Mountain hikes every week, hundreds of new people, friends, adventures, and breathtaking views. That is what our community is all about.