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Hiking · Kocaeli, Kocaeli

Samanlı Mountain Ridge Hike

  • Distance12 km one way (requires transport back)
  • Duration5–6 hours
  • Elevation1,548 m peak; 700 m total ascent
  • TransportCar or taxi to Kartepe trailhead (~200 TRY / ~$6 USD). Return taxi from Sapanca side: +90 264 582 1111.
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Samanlı Mountain Ridge Hike

Trail facts

Trail area
Samanlı Mountains, north Kocaeli
Best season
May–October

What to bring

  • Proper hiking boots
  • Trekking poles
  • 3L water
  • Trail snacks
  • Map (offline GPS: download area on Maps.me)
  • First aid kit

Location

Samanlı Dağları, Başiskele, Kocaeli

40.8700, 29.8050 View on map