In the middle of this route, we’ll arrive at Beldibi which boasts an amazing cave. Beldibi Cave has six layers and is situated just 25 meters above the sea. The lower layers extend back to the Upper Paleolithic Period. It is a cave with thousands of years of history, where hunter-gatherer communities once lived.
The starting point is Çıralı Bay and the first half of the route is ascending. On the 20th kilometer, we’ll arrive at the village of Beycik that is located about 840 meters above sea level.
If you’ve trained on the other courses, you’ve been selected to cycle on this one! Starting at sea level, in 25 km, we’ll arrive at the Ovacık Plateau, 1,300 meters above sea level. This route is not for the fainthearted!
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!
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.
A hilly but not challenging route to relax under the old trees of İstanbul! We’ll start on the Bosporus’s European coast and head to Belgrad Forest. We’ll continue to ride under the trees until the northern part of the Bosphorus where it meets the Black Sea.
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 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.
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 starten in Alaçatı und werden ein wenig Abstand zum Meer halten! Vorbei am Alaçatı -Staudamm kommen im Dorf Karaköy an, wo es eine kleine Bauerngemeinde gibt. Mit dem Fahrrad durch kleine Dörfer erreichen wir das Dorf Ildırı, unser Zielpunkt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This cone is one of the 80 volcanic cones in the area and one of the most spectacular parts of the volcanic landscape formed during the 4th phase of Kula volcanism around 25 thousand years ago.
Kemer Village has the potential of being one of the most significant tourism centres of Salihli in terms of its historical background, its well-preserved settlement fabric and domestic architecture.
This is a training route that’s not too hard on the legs. Before setting off you can take in the view of Marmaris Castle. Our chosen route will take us between the pine trees. We’re going to ride with the magnificent beaches on our left for a while, and then distance ourselves from the sea a little and continue in the forest. The road in the forest promises us plenty of oxygen.
Eine Route, die Dutzende von Grün- und Blautönen verspricht, und die uns fast überall über die Marmaris-Halbinsel führen wird! Wir besuchen Hisarönü, eines der größten und geschichtreichsten Dörfer in Marmaris. Das Meer hier eignet sich zum Windsurfen.
Diese Route ist lang, etwas hügelig und nicht sehr einfach. Wenn Sie das Gefühl haben, der Herausforderung gewachsen zu sein, starten wir los! Wir werden hinauf in das Dorf Bayır fahren und eine Pause im Schatten der 2000 Jahre alten monumentalen Platane einlegen. Vor dem Ziel können Sie ein Zelt im Waldcamp von Çubucak aufschlagen.
Eine 31 Kilometer lange Strecke voller faszinierender Landschaften! Der Ausgangspunkt der Route ist Bozburun, eine Werft für Holzschiffe, wo Sie viele Schiffsateliers und Handwerker bei der Arbeit sehen können. Dann passieren wir das Dorf Selimiye. Es ist ein ruhiges Küstenviertel. Die letzte Station vor der Rückkehr nach Bozburun wird Söğüt sein.
We set off from Bencik Bay, a special bay in the region where the Mediterranean and Aegean meet. En route, we’ll see many pristine bays that invite us to dive in. We’ll ride between colorful flowers surrounded by nature. There are several suitable camp areas on the way. Tire yourself riding and then relax by swimming in the turquoise sea!
Eine ideale Route für diejenigen, die das türkisfarbene Meer bewundern wollen! Turunç, was auf Türkisch „Bitterorange“ bedeutet, wird unsere erste Station sein. Die Buchten hier sind zum Tauchen geeignet. Von Turunç geht es nach Kumlubük. Wir fahren bergauf zwischen Amberbäumen und bekommen einen Blick aus der Vogelperspektive auf die blauen Buchten. Dies könnte einer der anspruchsvollsten Anstiege der Marmaris-Routen sein.
Dann machen wir Halt im Günnücek Wald und atmen den Sauerstoff zwischen den Amberbäumen ein, einem der seltensten Bäume der Erde.
Auf dieser Route werden wir eine Höhe von etwa 1100 Metern erreichen. Unsere erste Station wird das Bayır Dorf sein, und von dort aus fahren wir nach Kumlubük. In Kumlubük werden uns eine unberührte Bucht und ein kristallklares Meer begrüßen. Der Route endet in Turunç. Wenn Sie nicht zu müde sind, empfehlen wir Ihnen, die antike Stadt Amos zu besuchen, ein paar Kilometer südlich von Turunç.
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!
The track, which leaves from Hendek, includes many curves and slopes. In terms of traffic, it is a quiet route, very ideal for training. At the end of the sloped section, there are fountains. There are small markets, fountains and village cafes in the villages on the route.
It is a route between the town of Karasu and Kocaali, mostly in the city, with bicycle paths. Since it is by the sea, beaches are passed along the way.
Except for the inner city, the traffic situation is a quiet route. After turning right on the D100 highway from the Adapazarı exit, it is a road with hills and valleys passing through the villages.
The traffic is heavy until you leave the city. When you turn right from the Kaynarca road, a road with rolling hills awaits you, passing through villages with the road reduced to one lane.
The traffic is medium and above until you leave the city. Calm after turning in the direction of Karasu road. There are gas stations and markets along the way. While passing through the Ferizli district, you will encounter restaurants with stews and meat products on the menu.
The traffic is usually heavy. The track goes from Adapazarı-Bilecik road, which is the main route, towards Geyve. You will encounter gas stations and recreational facilities on the road.
It's a short and entirely urban route. A light ride and a route that finally arrives at the historic bridge at the exit of the city. In this tour, we take cyclists on a historical and cultural journey in the city.
It is a busy route in terms of traffic. Passing through the town of Arifiye, you reach the shores of Sapanca Lake. It's a straight route. There are gas stations and markets along the way. There are also restaurants and cafes at the destination.
You can expect heavy traffic in the city centre. Outside the city, the traffic is calm. When you turn right from the base of the mountain, the two-lane road continues through the villages until you reach Poyrazlar Lake.
The traffic situation of the route is calm after leaving the city centre, except for rush hours. The road conditions are two lanes and a straight route. There is a short training track and a mountain biking and BMX track at the destination.
The traffic situation is a moderate route. From the Adapazarı ring road, it crosses the bridge on the Sakarya river, which is used in images and coats of arms, and connects to the Sakarya-Bolu road by passing through the villages with Ankara Street, which is a two-way road, and proceeds from the E-5 until Hendek.
The traffic is medium and above until you leave the city. After turning in the direction of Karasu road, it is a quiet, straight route. There are gas stations and markets along the way.
Most of the transportation to Gölpark, which is a recreation area on the edge of Sapanca Lake within the borders of Serdivan district, passes through the city. The traffic is usually heavy. When you travel along theSakarya - İzmit road, there are places selling local fruits and vegetables on the side of the road.
This route passes to Sapanca centre after Gölpark-Gölbaşı Picnic Area. It connects to Pamukova road from the villages and continues to Sakarya. The section after Sapanca is a one-way two-lane road until it connects to Pamukova road.
A route with heavy traffic. It is a route that is commonly considered to be within the city limits. You can reach the lakeside by passing through the Merkez, Serdivan and Arifiye districts.
Traffic is heavy in parts of the city. It calms down when you turn from the E-5 to the direction of Alancuma. It passes through the villages on a two-lane road that goes back and forth and continues until Akyazı.
The traffic is medium and above until you leave the city. After returning to the direction of Kaynarca road, the traffic calms. When it comes to Kaynarca, there are gas stations and markets if needed.