Niğde – Konaklı – Orhanlı - Soğanlı

The character of the route:

Niğde, indispensable for travelers with its history going back thousands of years, is also the starting point of this route. Returning to Konaklı Village at 30km and visiting the surprisingly large old Greek Church, the route starts climbing after descending for 10km, turning northeast again at 42km. It ends at Soğanlı Ruins, which will take you on time travel past Orhaniye Town.

Notes to Travelers:

• If you want to examine the Anatolian culture briefly, you can have a pleasant time at the Archeology Museum of Niğde.

• You can take impressive photos at the famous Cullaz Street of Niğde and the Seljuk heritage Alaaddin Mosque (active since 1223 AD) and visit the Niğde Castle in the city's heart.

• You can photograph the Gündoğdu Tomb and the original architectural tomb that Hüdavend Hatun had built for her in Niğde in 1312.

• You can rest in the Yeşil Gölcük Park area, which is located next to a small pond, 2 km to the north after passing Gölcük Town.

• You can visit the Church in Konaklı, whose Greek name is Mystília, and capture historical moments.

• It is suitable for gravel bikes between Orhanlı and Soğanlı.

• You can take a short walk in Soğanlı Ruins, visit the historical structures carved into the rock, stay in a modest pension, and taste delicious meals in country restaurants.

Connected Routes:

Altunhisar - Kitreli - Ihlara;
Nigde - Bor - Altunhisar;
Niğde – Yeşilburç – Ballı – Ketençimen – Çiftlik;
Niğde – Yeşilburç – Yaylayolu – Hasaköy – Kiledere – Ağcaşar – Derinkuyu;
Niğde- Kemerhisar - Tyana Ancient City;
Niğde - Gümüşler - Üçkapılı - Çamardı;
Niğde - Gümüşler - Yeşilova - Dikilitaş - Demirkazık;
Nigde – Araplı;
Nigde - Konakli - Orhanli - Soganli;
Niğde – Bor – Tyana – Kemerhisar – Roman Pool;
Nigde – Gebere Pond;
Nigde – Kumluca – Hançerli – Fertek – Nigde