We’ll gain a total of a 1,115-meter altitude on this route – and half of it will be in the first 10 kilometers with an average slope of 5%.
At the end of the 18th kilometer, we’ll arrive at Maden Bay, an untouched Mediterranean treasure. The bay is ideal for camping, far removed from city noise.
This route takes us from Ovacık to the peak of Mount Sarıçınar at an altitude of 1,793 meters. However, our goal is not to rush to our final destination!
The cedar forests we’ll encounter will invite us to take a break. Apart from the cedars, peanies, an endemic species, are another good reason to stop.
The starting point is Ovacık, a plateau with an altitude of 1,100 meters and bursting with oxygen.
With our hands on the brakes, we’ll descend to Gedelme. There, a medieval Byzantine castle from the ninth century awaits us.
This is a short route but not an easy one! We’ll gain 700 meters altitude in seven kilometers which means a 10% slope! The route will end at the cable car station.
The cable car takes you to the peak of Mount Olympos by climbing from a altitude of 726 meters to 2,365 meters in 10 minutes.
We’re going to gain some altitude but it won’t be too challenging – even for amateurs! When we arrive in Çıralı, two gifts await us: the icy, clean spring water of the ancient city of Olympus, and a calm and quiet beach!
From İstanbul’s Historical Peninsula to the northern coast of its European side through to the Bosphorus…
This is a flat route that departs from Galata Bridge, passes Karaköy, Dolmabahçe Palace, Beşiktaş, Ortaköy, Kuruçeşme, Bebek, Emirgan, and ends in Sarıyer. In the process, you’ll discover the glory of one of the biggest metropoles of the world!
We’re starting by the Maiden’s Tower and heading north along İstanbul’s Asian coast!
At the start of the route, the Bosphorus will be on our left and on our right, we’ll have the centuries-old historical mosques and palaces. Then, we’ll continue with the Bosphorus on our right and explore the small forests of İstanbul…
We depart from a Cittaslow town, Seferihisar, and, traveling through Kocaçay Valley, we’ll reach Orhanlı neighboring an area of hot springs. Then, we’ll cross the Beyler Dam shore and climb to the village of Gödence at an altitude of 500 meters.
We set off from Küçükbahçe village. We’ll pass through the abandoned village of Sazak which boasts the most beautiful landscape of the peninsula. We’ll complete our route by arriving at Karaburun district center, nestled between daffodils and tangerine trees.
This route offers cyclists the bountiful beauties of the Aegean in a few hours. The route starts at Çeşme Pier and goes to Urla via Alaçatı. Before arriving in Urla, we make a stop at Erythrai, the millennia-old Ionian city in Ildırı. Afterwards, passing through many villages, we arrive at Urla Pier. Another ancient Ionian city, Klazomenai, is waiting for us where the course ends.
We set off from Klaros Sanctuary in the south of the İzmir Peninsula! On the way, we’ll pass Notion, another ancient city, in Değirmendere. Then, one by one, we’ll travel through the villages of Sancaklı, Çileme, Karakuyu, Yenice, Gölova, and Zeytinköy. Finally, we’ll arrive next to Ephesus in Selçuk. Remember that the lakes between Zeytinköy and Selçuk are migratory bird sanctuaries.
This route, which is not very long but is quite challenging, ends next to the House of the Virgin Mary.
We’re going to climb Bülbüldağı (Mt. Koressos) and gain an altitude of about 300 meters. At the top of the mountain, we’ll find the House of the Virgin Mary, one of Christianity’s holiest shrines.
It is a route between two very popular points of the Aegean, without ever leaving the sea! The 32-kilometer-long route starts at Çeşme Port. We pass two of the region’s beautiful beaches, Pırlanta Bay and Altınkum Bay, and return to Alaçatı.
The ancient sanctuary of Claros is our starting point, and the ancient city of Colophon is our finish point!
We’ll ride among fruit orchards and maquis shrubland, on forest roads and alleys. If desired, it’s possible to camp around Ataköy Pond.
We are in Seferihisar, a Cittaslow town. The route is a little bit short, but the number of places to visit is high! We’ll see the agora in the ancient port city of Teos and the harbor ruins. In Teos, we’ll also see the ancient parliment building, the cistern and theater, and the temple of Dionysos, the god of winemaking and awine.
We’re going to Şirince via olive groves and orchards!
First, we’ll climb through the olive groves and arrive at the point with historical ruins called “Kale” (castle in Turkish).
Şirince is a village known to many in connection to spiritual stories. Make sure to sample the variety of local wines, and don’t leave without purchasing pure olive oils and gum mastic!
We start off at a sacred shrine and end up in the ancient city of Ephesus, an UNESCO World Heritage Site!
We’ll depart from an altitude of 414 meters and descend to an altitude of 350 meters within five kilometers.
Yuvarlakçay是一个会让你怀疑自己在地球上的秘密地点。这是Topgözü 峡谷上的一条冰冷的溪流,位于Köyceğiz(克伊杰伊兹)和Ortaca(欧尔特加)之间。
这个路线会让你很轻松。总之,你将处于302米的海拔高度。在夏天最热的日子里,你必须去那里,在冰冷的海水里凉快凉快,在以新鲜鳟鱼闻名的餐馆里吃点东西!
Ortaca(欧尔特加)是一个自然奇观区,位于Dalyan (达利安)河的东部,该河连接Köyceğiz(克伊杰伊兹)湖和地中海。
我们在Ortaca(欧尔特加)的第一条路线上没有感受挑战性。它开始于Dalyan (达利安)河附近,一直向南,海滩和湖泊Sülüngür,回来!你有机会改变你的方式,前往İztuzu(伊孜图祖)海滩,Kargıcak和Aşı海湾。
我们要经过Kaunos (考诺斯)古城的岩石坟墓和该地区的其他岩石坟墓!
古城内约有150座岩墓。其中15座陵墓是以圣殿的形式建造的,按照Ionian(爱奥尼亚)式的顺序,完全雕刻在大岩石上。
你将马不停蹄地爬上27公里和30公里。路的其余部分是平坦的!
枫香树之间的路线!枫香树只能生活在地球上的几个地区:美国,中国,幸运的是,在Anatolia(Anatolia(安纳托利亚))西南部也有。
这条路线的前半段穿过枫香森林。有些线路简直就像一片“丛林”!在球场北部的Toparlar瀑布是夏天避暑的理想地点。
一条长229公里的山地自行车道环绕着Dalaman(达拉曼),汇入大海,形成了Ortaca(欧尔特加)的东部边界。它形成了Aegean(爱琴海)和地中海的边界。
路线从Ortaca(欧尔特加)区中心出发,途经Dalaman(达拉曼)河的新旧河床,顺着大海一直走到Sarıgerme(萨利杰尔梅)海滩。
路线围绕Köyceğiz(克伊杰伊兹)湖画了一个圈。我们到达的最高海拔将在190米左右。
Köyceğiz(克伊杰伊兹)湖是一个古老的地中海海湾。这些蒸汽多年来携带的冲积物把这个古老的海湾变成了一个湖泊。
路线还经过Kaunos (考诺斯)古城。这座古城是该地区最古老的聚落。
Dalaman(达拉曼)从南部被大海覆盖,从北部被森林覆盖,在这个地区,除了蓝色,绿色主宰了所有其他颜色。
在这个自然地区的路线不是很长,但有很多的上坡和下坡。虽然最后的12-13公里是平坦的,但第一部分是丘陵地带。做好步行的准备!
Within 65 kilometers, we will time travel between old stone houses and modern villas, ancient cities and new settlements!
The route’s starting point, Söğüt, is an old commercial port. It is an ideal point for a quiet holiday and an organic diet.
After leaving Söğüt, we’ll descend hills and tiny islands will appear. Our final stop is Serçe Port – a great place for camping!
From the end of the Mediterranean to the turquoise Aegean Sea… In a short time, we’ll be at the highest point of the route, and arrive at the English Harbor. In World War II, British submarines escaped the German navy and took refuge here. That’s how the bay got its name!
A 30-kilometer-long route from the famous beach to calm paths!
Çamlı welcomes its visitors with its beautiful nature and history. Throughout our trip we’ll be immersed in nature and won’t come across any settlements.
There are boat journeys from Çamlı to Cedar Island which is home to the world-famous Cleopatra Beach where legend has it that Cleopatra and Antony once swam.
Then we’ll stop by Günnücek Forest and inhale the oxygen between the sweetgums, one of the rarest trees on Earth.
On this route, we’ll gain an altitude of about 1,100 meters. Our first stop will be Bayır village and from there we’ll head to Kumlubük.
In Kumlubuk, a virgin bay and a crystal clear sea will greet us. The course ends in Turunç. If you’re not too tired, we recommend visiting the ancient city of Amos, a few kilometers south of Turunç.