Çeşnigir Bridge - Haydar Sultan Tomb - Konur

The character of the Route:

Blending the geography of the region with history, the route starts from the Çeşnigir Bridge on the old caravan route and flows into the atmosphere of Anatolia woven with legends. Leaving behind the canyon that gives magnificent photographs, the track reaches Haydardede Village, a place for saints, after climbing 8 km in the silence of the steppe. The track, which proceeds through the plateau that became home to the Turkmens during the Mongol invasion, ends in Konur Village, which attracts attention with its houses reflecting the architecture of the period.

Notes to Travelers:

• You can touch the traces of the past at Büklükale Ruins before starting the route.
• You can take a boat tour in Çeşnigir Canyon, through which Kızılırmak passes, take impressive photos on the glass terrace overlooking the canyon, and buy local products in Köprüköy.
• You can eat delicious meals in modest facilities in Köprüköy.
• According to legend, it has healing and holy waters; You can visit the well into which Haydar Sultan was thrown and held hostage and where Hacı Bektaş Veli rescued Haydar Sultan upon the request of Ahmet Yesevi, the Deliler Well, in the garden of the Haydar Sultan Tomb.
• You can visit Haydar Sultan Tomb.
• You can catch interesting shots in Konur Village, which was founded by nomadic Turkmen tribes, was inhabited for 535 years, and is understood to represent the rural architecture of Keskin and its surroundings.
• Don't forget to take water and snacks with you when you start your ride.

Connected Routes:

Konur - Müsellim - İğdebeli - Karayakup - Çelebi;

Çeşnigir Bridge - Köprüköy - Esatmüminli - Cankurtaran – Hasandede

Recommended for:

Designed for cyclists in medium condition who want to follow the traces of recent history.