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Adventure · Diyarbakır, Diyarbakır

Mountain Biking on Karacadağ Plateau

  • Distance55 km from city to plateau (rental car to reach trailhead)
  • Best seasonMay–June and September–October
  • PriceBike rental 300–500 TRY/day (~$7.90–$13) in Diyarbakır; transport to plateau extra
  • OperatorSelf-guided; bike rentals available from sports shops on Kıbrıs Caddesi, Yenişehir (~300–500 TRY/day)
Mountain Biking on Karacadağ Plateau

Activity facts

Where
Karacadağ volcanic plateau
Duration
Half day to full day

Equipment

  • Mountain bike (bring own or rent in Yenişehir)
  • Helmet
  • Water 2+ L
  • Repair kit
  • GPS

Location

Karacadağ plateau trails, 55 km west of Diyarbakır

37.6800, 39.8400 View on map