Ketençimen Ski Center – Pınarcık - Yayla Yolu – Ballı – Tepeköy - Yeşilburç

The character of the route:

The route, which visits Anatolian villages with traces of different cultures and religions, starts from Ketençimen Ski Center. Enjoying the rugged volcanic terrain, the trail goes to Pınarcık village at 6,7 km. The route, which turns into a wavy track after passing the village, proceeds on a gentle slope by exploring the caves and historical structures hidden on the plateau. Enjoying gentle ups and downs in a mystical atmosphere, the route ends in Yeşilburç.

Notes to Travelers:

• In Yeşilburç, one of the exchanged villages, you can taste the local delicacies owned by the Denee Women's Cooperative and explore the small underground city, the Roman bath, and the old church that also served as a mosque.

• Suppose you are interested in history and exploration. In that case, you can photograph the mosque, an old chapel in Ballı village, an ancient Greek (Roman) settlement, the 19th century St. Nicholas Church and the old Greek school.

• You can take a walk on the 2175-meter-long Yeşilburç Valley Nature Trail.

• Ensure you take enough water with you, as you won't be able to replenish water along the way.

• Since you're on a long route, having a snack with you is helpful.

• You can visit the Tepecik- Çiftlik Mound in Çiftlik village if curious. 

Connected Routes:

Çiftlik – Azatlı – Ketençimen Ski Center;

Yeşilburç – Taşlıca – Hançerli – Küçükköy – Koyunlu – Fertek;

Gebere Recreation Area – Kırkpınar – Taşlıca – Niğde

Recommended For:

It is designed for experienced cyclists who want to get to know the cultural texture of the region.