Kırklareli is a province and city in the heart of Turkish Thrace, sharing a long border with Bulgaria in the northwest and hugging the Black Sea coast in the north. The provincial capital — a quiet market town of roughly 100,000 — sits amid rolling farmland and oak forests, while the province itself shelters two of Turkey's most extraordinary natural treasures: the İğneada Longoz Forests, a rare lowland floodplain forest complex designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and the Dupnisa Cave system, one of the country's most impressive karst caverns. The Black Sea resorts of İğneada and Kıyıköy attract Turkish holidaymakers seeking uncrowded beaches and fresh fish, while the historic Demirköy iron foundry and the walled town of Vize recall a layered past spanning Thracians, Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
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Kırklareli offers hiking opportunities for all levels, from gentle coastal paths to challenging summit climbs.
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Mostly flat, well-marked paths. Suitable for families and casual walkers.
Some elevation gain, longer distances. Requires basic fitness.
Significant climbs and exposure. Requires good fitness and route-finding.
Technical terrain, scrambling, or alpine conditions. Experience essential.
Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Sudden weather changes — always carry rain gear and warm layers.
Wildlife encounters — make noise on the trail and store food properly.
Trail conditions can deteriorate after rain — check recent reports before setting out.