İzmir

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 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.

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’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!

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 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.

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.

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.

Wir starten vom Heiligtum Klaros im Süden der Halbinsel İzmir! Unterwegs passieren wir Notion, eine weitere antike Stadt in Değirmendere. Dann fahren wir nacheinander durch die Dörfer Sancaklı, Çileme, Karakuyu, Yenice, Gölova, und Zeytinköy. Schließlich kommen wir bei Ephesos in Selçuk an. Denken Sie daran, dass die Seen zwischen Zeytinköy und Selçuk Vogelschutzgebiete sind.

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.

Wir sind in Seferihisar, eine Cittàslow. Die Route ist ein wenig kurz, aber es gibt reichlich viele Orte zu besuchen! Wir werden die Agora in der antiken Hafenstadt Teos und die Hafenruinen sehen. In Teos werden wir auch das alte Parlamentsgebäude, die Zisterne und das Theater und den Tempel von Dionysos, dem Gott der Weinbereitung und des Weins sehen.

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.

Wir fahren durch Olivenhaine und Obstgärten nach Şirince! Wir werden bergaufwärts durch die Olivenhaine fahren und die Stelle mit historischen Ruinen namens „Kale“ (was auf Türkisch Burg bedeutet) erreichen . Das Dorf ist vielen in Verbindung mit spirituellen Geschichten bekannt. Und vergessen Sie nicht die regionalen Weine zu verkosten, und kaufen Sie unbedingt vom reinen Olivenöl und vom Mastix!

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.

Die Route liegt zwischen zwei sehr beliebten Punkten der Ägäis, ohne sich jemals vom Meer zu entfernen! Die 32 Kilometer lange Strecke beginnt am Hafen von Çeşme. Wir passieren zwei der schönen Strände der Region, die Pırlanta Bucht und die Altınkum Bucht und kehren nach Alaçatı zurück.

Diese Route bietet Radfahrern in wenigen Stunden die üppigen Schönheiten der Ägäis. Die Route beginnt am Pier von Çeşme und führt über Alaçatı nach Urla. Bevor wir in Urla ankommen machen wir Halt in Erythrai, der jahrtausendealten ionischen Stadt in Ildırı. Nachdem wir durch viele Dörfer fahren, erreichen wir den Pier von Urla. Eine weitere alte ionische Stadt, Klazomenai, wartet am Ende der Strecke auf uns.

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.

Wir beginnen an einem heiligen Schrein und landen in der antiken Stadt Ephesos, einem UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe! Wir starten bei 414 Meter Höhe und steigen innerhalb von fünf Kilometern auf eine Höhe von 350 Metern ab.

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.

Unser Ausgangspunkt ist Gökliman, auch bekannt als Kokar Bay (Bucht). Die einzige Besiedlung in der Kokar Bucht ist eine Fischfarm. Die gesamte Region besteht fast ausschließlich aus Wäldern. Deshalb führt uns der erste Teil unserer Route auf Forststraßen. In der Mitte der Strecke erreichen wir den höchsten Abschnitt und eine Höhe von 361 Metern. Dann beginnt unser Gefälle, bis wir das Dorf Zeytinler erreichen.

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.

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.

Wir sind vom Dorf Küçükbahçe aufgebrochen und passieren das verlassene Dorf Sazak, das die schönste Landschaft der Halbinsel bietet. Wir vervollständigen unsere Route im Karaburun Viertel, eingebettet zwischen Narzissen und Mandarinenbäumen.

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 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.

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.