إزمير

A calming and undemanding route around the lakeside. The first six kilometers are a dirt road between four and five meters wide, while narrower passages await us in the last kilometer. Then we will pass by Alaman and Gebekirse Lakes. If its migration season, make sure to take a break and watch the birds.

We’ll set off by the sea! Many camping areas await us on the Pamucak coast. On the road, we’d pass over the Menderes which gradually silted up the ancient port of Ephesus seperating it from the Aegean Sea. We’ll be traveling through an important natural habitat with the sea in the west and wetlands in the east. During migration season, it’s even possible to observe birds!

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.

We are on the west coast of the Karaburun Peninsula! The start and finish points are near sea level, but in the middle of the course, we’ll have to climb. The highest point of the route is the fire watchtower which offers a magnificent view.

The last two routes ended in Zeytinköy. This time we start off there! After the first 2.5 kilometers, the slope gradually increases. The route, which starts at an altitude of 10 meters, at some point reaches an altitude of 301 meters.

From Şirince, we’ll head south of the village, and continue for a while on the cobblestone streets. By way of the orchards, we’ll reach the forest. Moving out of the trees and undergrowth, we’ll see Selçuk and the Küçük Menderes Delta. At the end of our descent, we’ll be in the village of Çamlık.

We depart from Germiyan, near Çeşme and go to the ancient Ionian city of Erythrai in Ildırı! There are no noteworthy climbs or descents. After leaving Germiyan, we’ll continue through forests, alleys, maquis shrubland, and mostly through olive groves, and arrive in Erythrai. You can see the ancient city in Ildırı, swim in one of the cleanest coasts of the Aegean Sea, and join one of the local boat tours.

We depart from Yaylaköy, the village with the highest altitude on the Karaburun Peninsula. An important descent awaits us! We’ll start at an altitude of 431 meters and reach the shore of Lake Iris at 127 meters. Then, we’ll travel through the pine forests. The route ends on the shores of Lake Iris. Like many lakes in the region, Iris is a frequent destination for migratory birds.

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.

لقد انطلقنا من محمية كلاروس في جنوب شبه جزيرة إزمير! في الطريق، سنمر بنوشن، مدينة قديمة أخرى، في دغيرمَن دره. ثم بعد ذلك، سنسلك الطريق عبر قرى سانجَكْلي وجيلَمه وقره قويو وينيجه وجولوفا وزيْتين كوي، مرة بعد أخرى. أخيراً، سنصل إلى جوار أفسوس في سلجوق. تذكَّر أن البحيرات الواقعة بين زيْتين كوي.وسلجوق هي ملاذ للطيور المهاجرة.

We’re starting at Alaçatı and are going to keep a little distance from the sea! We’ll pass by Alaçatı Dam and arrive in the village of Karaköy where there is a small farming community. Cycling through small villages, we’ll reach the village of Ildırı, our finish point.

At the end of this route, we’ll arrive at the southernmost part of İzmir, the ancient city of Ephesus, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. What is more, once there, we’ll be only a few kilometers away from the House of the Virgin Mary in the village of Şirince.

We start at one ancient Ionian city and finish in another one. The 63.3 km route starts at Klazomenai at Urla Pier. We’ll arrive at Sığacık Port and the ancient city of Teos. After Sığacık, we’ll continue our ride and the course will end at the ancient city of Lebedos.

With its old houses and local flavors, Ildırı, set between the old windmills and the artichoke fields, is a must-see! After heading for Karaburun, we’ll see the sea in Balıklıova. Before leaving, make sure to see Balıklıova’s old stone houses!

We’re in Karaburun, another peninsula on the İzmir Peninsula! We’ll climb the slopes of Akdağ, where the legends of mythology live on. We’ll pass between the region’s abundant daffodils in Mordoğan, leaving the abandoned stone houses behind.

This is a flat, quiet, and not too difficult route. First, we cross the historical İskender Bridge and arrive in Torasan, which is famous for its figs. The village of Özbek, known for its local flavors and cuisine, will be our next stop.

إننا الآن في سفيري حصار، مدينة سيتاسلو. الطريق قصير بعض الشيء، لكن عدد الأماكن التي يجب زيارتها كثيرة!. سنرى أغورا في تيوس، مدينة الميناء القديمة، وأطلال الميناء. في تيوس، سنرى أيضاً مبنى البرلمان القديم، والصهريج، والمسرح، ومعبد ديونيسوس، وآلهة صناعة النبيذ، والنبيذ.

This route is not very easy, so be ready! We’ll climb through Kızıldağlar with its unique landscapes. The asphalt village roads will take us to the highest point of the route at an altitude of 961 meters. Then, by passing the villages of Efemçukuru and Çamtepe, we’ll complete our trip in Gödence village.

نحن في طريقنا إلى شيرينجة عبر بساتين الزيتون والبساتين! سنتسلق أولاً عبر بساتين الزيتون ونصل إلى النقطة التي بها آثار تاريخية تسمى "Kale" (قلعة باللغة التركية). شيرينجة قرية معروفة للكثيرين فيما يتعلق بالقصص الروحية. ننصحك بتذوق أنواع النبيذ المحلي، ولا تغادر المكان دون شراء زيت الزيتون الصافي وعلكة المستكة!

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.

إنه طريق بين نقطتين مشهورتين للغاية في بحر إيجة دون مغادرة البحر! يبدأ الطريق البالغ طوله 32 كيلومترًا من ميناء جشمة. نمر باثنين من شواطئ المنطقة الجميلة، خليج بيرلانْتا وخليج ألتِنْ كوم، ثم نعود إلى ألاجاتي.

يوفر هذا الطريق لراكبي الدراجات الجمال الرائع لبحر إيجة في غضون ساعات قليلة. يبدأ الطريق عند جشمة بيير ويأخذنا إلى أورلا مروراً بألاجاتي. قبل الوصول إلى أورلا، نتوقف في أريثراي المدينة الأيونية القديمة في إلديري التي يعود تاريخها إلى آلاف السنين. بعد ذلك، نصل إلى أورلا بيير مارين بقرى عديدة. هناك مدينة أيونية قديمة أخرى بانتظارنا حين ينتهي بنا المطاف وهي كلازوميناي.

Çeşme is our starting point once again! We set off from Çeşme Port. After riding in the center of Çeşme for a while, we head towards the road to İzmir. On the fifth kilometer, we start our journey towards Alaçatı. Following the road to Alaçatı, we stop at Mersin Bay. Then we pass between the wind turbines in the village of Zeytineli and arrive in Uzunkuyu.

The starting point is Colophon, an ancient Ionian city. The first destination point is Tahtalı Dam. From there, we’ll go to the district of Menderes that is among the region’s most productive agricultural lands. We’ll be surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, and fruit orchards. The pond area here is ideal for camping.

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.

نقطة انطلاقنا هي غوك ليمان، المعروف أيضًا باسم خليج كوكار. المستوطنة الوحيدة في خليج كوكار هي مزرعة أسماك. تتكون المنطقة بأكملها تقريبًا من الغابات. ولهذا السبب يأخذنا الجزء الأول من طريقنا إلى طرق الغابات. في منتصف الملعب، سنصل إلى أعلى جزء بارتفاع 361 مترًا. ثم يبدأ نزولنا حتى نصل إلى قرية زيتِنْلَر.

Small but challenging hills await us on this 53-kilometer-long route. The narrow and asphalt village roads that will bring us closer to Selcuk might tire us a bit. We’ll pass by the ancient city of Metropolis and going through local villages, we’ll arrive in Ephesus from the shore of the Küçük Menderes River that brings life to the region’s agriculture.

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 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.