Bursa Walking Trails
Even though Alexander comes to mind first when Bursa is mentioned, in these days when the currency is jumping, “Where can we go based in Istanbul? Where can we pitch a tent around Istanbul?” When we did a research, we saw that Bursa was among the first options we came across.. In fact, when there was more than one alternative, we said, “The best thing is to give it as a post”.. Of course not only for Istanbul. For example, the distance between Bursa and Ankara is 387 km.. In other words, you can leave Ankara and be in Bursa in about 5 hours.
If you want to travel like us and realize that you can’t go abroad, let’s take you like this (the poet is sad here)
It’s not the end, friends, we’ve been researching for a long time, stay tuned.. We will visit again, but this time within the borders of the country, even within the borders of the region.. We start with Bursa first.
Bursa, which has made a name for itself for ages with its nature and history, is now with you with its nature walking routes.. Let’s see where there are places waiting to be visited in the nature of Bursa:
1- Bursa- Iznik- Kocaeli: Samandıra Mountains Trekking
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Ihsaniye Village – Elmalı Village (800m altitude) – Alıçlı Plateau (1100m altitude): 18 Km
Elmalı Village: The wooden structures in the village were always built using the nail technique. unused. In the center of the minaret of the Elmalı Village Mosque, there is a pillar made from a single tree; The steps and outer wall of the minaret are nailed around it.. They brought that tree by pulling it with three pairs of oxen.. The purple flower called “Colclhicum Speciosum” in the region was the harbinger of winter.
2- Bursa: Alıçlı Highland – Şahin Tepesi – Menekşe Highland – Aytepe Village
The total track is 26 km! Yes, it may be long, so we have searched for shortcuts for you.
Take the west exit of the Izmit TEM highway and go in the direction of Bursa.. When you come to Yuvacık town, turn towards the village.. After crossing the Yuvacık Dam, the road is followed until Aytepe.
The walking path starts from the Aytepe cold water tank to reach the Menekşe Plateau, which is 135 kilometers from Istanbul and 30 kilometers from Izmit, 14 kilometers and will take 4 hours.. If you want to go directly, you can reach the plateau from Bahçecik Mahallesi.
After half an hour of climbing, you will reach Şahin Hill… You can reach Menekşe Plateau with an easy 1.5-hour walk.. There is Papaz Çayırı 100 meters south of the Menekşe Plateau, and Bayrak Tepe at 1073 meters to the south.. This is a suitable area for camping.. Then, following the canyon, we finish our walk in Aytepe Village.
3- Bursa- Iznik: Avdan Çamdibi
A 16 km long hiking trail will pass through the villages of Iznik.
4- Bursa- Barakli Dam
After 55 km from Bursa city center, follow the Keleş road and continue on the green asphalt road before arriving at the Baraklı pond sign.. Baraklı pond is reached by following an 8 km dirt road from the sign.
5- Bursa Orhangazi: Kızderbent – Keramet – Ilıca Pool
A walk starting from Kızderbent Village the easy route has a total length of 12 km. There are actually two hiking routes here.. In the first, climbing equipment is required, in the second, we will glide through the waterfalls and follow the view of the Gulf of Izmit along the foothills of the Samanlı Mountains.. On this route, where we will also see Iznik Lake, the track will end in the Ilıca healing outdoor pool with a constant temperature of 25 degrees after Keramet Village.. This water is also the father of Çeşme Ilıca’s name.. If you want, you can relieve the tiredness of the day in the pool.
6- Bursa: İnegöl- Boğazköy
You can see pelicans at Boğazköy Dam in İnegöl and enjoy nature.
You can choose Askania Iznik for accommodation. After all, we’ve walked that far, let’s rest a little, shall we?
BONUS: You can find healing in Keramet Hot Spring.. We do not say, those who know, those who try, say. Location
