Uludağ National Park hike
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Uludağ hike - by Mehmet Korkmaz on Alltrails
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Description
Mt Uludağ is the highest mountain in the Marmara region, it culminates at 2,543m and has a prominence of just over 1,500m, rising just south of the city of Bursa, in the namesake Province of Turkey. In the winter, it is a popular ski resort with a cable car leaving straight from the city suburb. This review is for the beginner-friendly 7.5km out-and-back route between Sarıalan (where the cable car line from Bursa ends) and Çobankaya. Cumulative ascent / descent is a modest 220m, making it suitable for inexperienced hikers and families. The trail is mostly among trees.
Access & Transport
Sarıalan is 30km from the center of Bursa and can also be reached in 20mins by cable car (leaving from Teferrüç).
Instructions & Recommendations
Make sure to bring proper footwear, some snacks (and possibly a picnic), plenty of water, sun protection and rain/wind coat depending on the weather forecast. Cloudy doesn't mean the UVs won't get to you. This activity is best combined with a visit of the Green Tomb and the Grand Mosque in Bursa
Environmental & Social
Eco-friendly activity. Socially neutral
Conclusion
For any tourist visiting the city or province of Bursa, it would be a shame not to enjoy the outdoors on your doorstep and the Çobankaya to Sarıalan hike is an easy way to do so that doesn't require any specific experience or a high level of fitness. A good option for a picnic as well.
Key positive
Easy to get to the trailhead
Not crowded
Key negative
Too short or "tame" for experienced hikers
Suitability
Only a minimum fitness level is required, which makes it suitable for families. Not accessible for anybody with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo