About
Who are we?
We are a small Turkish not-for-profit society. Our members make and maintain long distance walking, biking and horse-riding routes. The society protects old roads, markets Turkish culture routes and helps villagers along the routes benefit from them.
Committee and members
Our committee includes the creators of the finest walking routes in Turkey. Our members include trekking guides, travel agencies, accommodation providers, archaeologists, historians, nature-lovers and people interested in Turkish village culture.
Products and services
To help you use our routes, we produce and sell guide-books, maps and iphone apps. We also list all our member agencies tours on the site (see tours) and will advise you about your adventure by mail, by phone or at our drop-in centre in Antalya .
Practical way to help
The society relies on help from enthusiastic volunteers either with individual projects or in our office. Read more about our how you can help. If you like our work and want to contribute, you can become a member or make a donation.News
On 22–23 January 2025, our organisation (put the name of your organisation) participated in the kick-off meeting of the DETOUR project: Development of Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Walking Routes. Organized by Antalya Provincial Tourism Management (ATM) with support from the Culture Routes Society (CRS), the event marked an important step in advancing the project…
On 22-23 January 2025 our organisation Culture Routes Society will participate in the kick-off meeting of the European project “DETOUR: Development of Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes”, financed by the European Union under the COSME programme. The project, launched on 1 november 2024 by eighth European partners, aims at promoting and enhancing green transition,…
The autumn rains in Turkey stir into life the bulbs lodged deep in crevices in the rocks or in pockets of soil. First come the golden sternbergias – the wineglass globes of clusina or the eggcups of lutea – followed by their deep green strappy leaves. In contrast are the silver and green heart-shaped leaves…
On 1 November 2024 Cultural Routes Society joined forces with seven international partners in a new European project “DETOUR: Developing Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes”. Funded by the European Union under the SMP programme, DETOUR aims to facilitate access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) located along some of Europe’s most scenic…
With the circulars issued by the Antalya Governorate and Muğla Governorate in June 2024, entry to some forests within the borders of Antalya and Muğla provinces was banned until 31.10.2024. You can access the Antalya Governorate’s circular no. 2024/2 here. Attached to the circular is the list of forests which are still open. Muğla Governorate’s…
Call for Bloggers & Influencers for our hikes in Tolerance Way, İzmit Culture Routes Society is looking for 2 influencers/bloggers to document two hiking events that will take place from 1-3 and 8-10 November 2024 in Tolerance Way, İzmit. The hikes are organized as part of the Erasmus+ HIKE project, in collaboration with international partners…
Launched in April 2024, the HIKE project has begun revealing exciting preliminary details and locations for its upcoming hikes across Türkiye, Italy, and Greece. Explore the provisional programme below and join us on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of these three countries. In November 2024, we will host a series of hikes in the…
We are pleased to announce the launch of the HIKE project’s website today! This new initiative from Culture Routes Society and its partners aims to guide participants along three iconic European trails in Türkiye, Italy and Greece, promoting healthier and more active lifestyles through tailored hiking events for all fitness levels. The new website offers…