Gülşehir - Hacıbektaş

Characteristics of the Route:

The settlement, formerly known as Arapsun, was named Gulsehir by Mehmed Pasha, who is said to have been known by the nickname Karavezir due to his dark skin, short stature, intelligence, and witty nature.The route starts from the Ottoman period structure, which was built by Seyyit Mehmet Pasha and known as the Karavezir Complex after his nickname, crosses Kizilirmak, and goes to the north.The route follows a smooth and quiet road at the beginning and starts ascending after 8 km. After going uphill for around 10 km, the enjoyable wavy road heads towards the district which was a venue for Haci Bektas Veli, the leader of the Janissaries, the permanent army of the Ottoman Empire.

Connected Routes:

Ovaoren – Gokcetoprak – Tuzkoy – Gulsehir; Nevsehir – Sulusaray – Gulsehir  

Notes to Travelers:

If you are interested in history, can visit St.Jean Church with an entry fee and St. Dimitros Greek Church.

You can visit Haci Bektas Veli Tomb and Haci Bektas Veli Museum, Cilehane and Kadincik Ana Tomb free of charge.

Keep your bicycle bottle and a spare water bottle full as there is no opportunity to find water on the route.

You can try delicious home-cooked meals at Kadincik Ana Women's Cooperative in Hacibektas.