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Hiking · Kocaeli, Kocaeli

Kartepe Plateau Forest Loop

  • Distance5 km loop
  • Duration2–2.5 hours
  • Elevation1,220 m summit; 200 m elevation gain from trailhead
  • TransportBus 512 from İzmit center to Kartepe trailhead (45 min, 30 TRY / ~$0.92 USD). Or taxi: ~200 TRY (~$6 USD).
Kartepe Plateau Forest Loop

Trail facts

Trail area
Kartepe Nature Park, 20 km north of İzmit
Best season
April–November

What to bring

  • Hiking shoes
  • Water (2L)
  • Sunscreen
  • Light jacket

Location

Kartepe Tabiat Parkı, Başiskele, Kocaeli

40.8520, 29.8220 View on map