21.10.2026 14:22
In Antalya, a missing person report was filed for 33-year-old Friederike Elisabeth Newrzella after no news could be received from her while she was hiking on the section of the Lycian Way between Kaş and Demre. As gendarmerie, AFAD, and AKUT teams began a search, her relatives issued a call for help on social media; anyone who sees Newrzella was asked to provide information to 112, AFAD, or the gendarmerie.
A missing person report was filed after no news could be received from Friederike Elisabeth Newrzella, who was hiking on the section of the Lycian Way between the Kaş and Demre districts. Newrzella's relatives also called for the missing tourist to be found through their social media posts. Gendarmerie and AFAD teams began efforts to find Newrzella, who is thought to be missing.
CALL FROM RELATIVES: 'THOSE WHO SEE HER SHOULD PROVIDE INFORMATION'
In a statement made by the Search and Rescue Association (AKUT), it was announced that the Kaş-Kalkan team had begun search activities to find Friederike Elisabeth Newrzella. It was stated that the teams were working to create a search plan. In the missing person announcement in social media posts, it was stated that Newrzella, born on November 27, 1993, is 1.66 meters tall and has no tattoos on her body. Groups hiking in the area and citizens were asked to inform the 112 Emergency Call Center, AFAD or the gendarmerie if they see Newrzella or obtain information about her location.
CHALLENGING ROUTE CONNECTING ANCIENT CITIES
According to data from the Culture Routes Association, the Lycian Way, which is approximately 760 kilometers long and extends from the Fethiye district of Muğla to Antalya, is among the important routes of nature and cultural tourism with its historical roads connecting ancient cities, coastal landscapes and natural beauties. The steep slopes, rocky ground and rugged passages along the route, which passes through Roman roads and old trails, create challenging stages for hikers.