The St. Paul Trail is a 500 km long-distance hiking route in Türkiye, stretching from Perge, near Antalya on the Mediterranean coast, to Yalvaç, in Isparta Province. Established in 2008 by the Culture Routes Society (CRS), the trail follows the presumed path taken by the Apostle Paul on his first missionary journey through Asia Minor. Today the trail offers a mix of natural beauty, ancient history, and rural Turkish culture, making it appealing to pilgrims but also to hikers, history-lovers, and travellers interested in off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Historic and archaeological sites are a major part of the itinerary: ancient Roman cities and monuments coexist with stunning natural landscapes. Among the highlights are the ruins of the Roman-era cities near Perge, the ancient site of Adada Ancient City, the landscapes of Köprülü Canyon National Park and Uçansu Falls, and the final stretch leading to Yalvaç (ancient Pisidia Antioch), where vestiges of early churches testify to the region’s long religious history.
A free hike will be organised on 17-18 October 2026 in the Lake Region.
For more details about the route, visit the website of the Culture Routes Society and the page dedicated to Saint Paul Trail.
Lake Region
More information will be provided shortly.
These materials were prepared and shared by our experts during workshops in Bari and Brindisi, where we talked about everything from preparing for a hike to staying healthy along the way. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced walker, you’ll find helpful tips on equipment, physical preparation, and how to best enjoy your adventure along the cultural routes!
The Culture Routes Society (CRS), founded in July 2012, aims to protect existing culture routes in Türkiye, to establish new routes, and to set best-practice standards for their development. These routes are designed as a means of deepening cultural understanding-both for locals, who are increasingly distanced from their rural past, and for international visitors who want to have greater insight into Türkiye’s rural culture. The Society collaborates with national and international organizations, and facilitates partnerships to link Türkiye with Europe and the Middle East.
The St. Paul Trail is a 500 km long-distance hiking route in Türkiye, stretching from Perge, near Antalya on the Mediterranean coast, to Yalvaç, in Isparta Province. Established in 2008 by the Culture Routes Society (CRS), the trail follows the presumed path taken by the Apostle Paul on his first missionary journey through Asia Minor. Today the trail offers a mix of natural beauty, ancient history, and rural Turkish culture, making it appealing to pilgrims but also to hikers, history-lovers, and travellers interested in off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Historic and archaeological sites are a major part of the itinerary: ancient Roman cities and monuments coexist with stunning natural landscapes. Among the highlights are the ruins of the Roman-era cities near Perge, the ancient site of Adada Ancient City, the landscapes of Köprülü Canyon National Park and Uçansu Falls, and the final stretch leading to Yalvaç (ancient Pisidia Antioch), where vestiges of early churches testify to the region’s long religious history.
A free hike will be organised on 17-18 October 2026 in the Lake Region.
For more details about the route, visit the website of the Culture Routes Society and the page dedicated to Saint Paul Trail.
Lake Region
More information will be provided shortly.
These materials were prepared and shared by our experts during workshops in Bari and Brindisi, where we talked about everything from preparing for a hike to staying healthy along the way. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced walker, you’ll find helpful tips on equipment, physical preparation, and how to best enjoy your adventure along the cultural routes!
The Culture Routes Society (CRS), founded in July 2012, aims to protect existing culture routes in Türkiye, to establish new routes, and to set best-practice standards for their development. These routes are designed as a means of deepening cultural understanding-both for locals, who are increasingly distanced from their rural past, and for international visitors who want to have greater insight into Türkiye’s rural culture. The Society collaborates with national and international organizations, and facilitates partnerships to link Türkiye with Europe and the Middle East.
