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Hiking · Şanlıurfa, Şanlıurfa

Birecik Euphrates Riverside Walk

  • Distance4–6 km one way along the riverbank
  • Duration1.5–2.5 hours one way
  • ElevationFlat; river-level walk
  • Rating★ 4.2
  • TransportBus from Şanlıurfa otogar to Birecik (80–120 TRY / ~$2.40–$3.60 USD); walk begins in town
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Birecik Euphrates Riverside Walk

Trail facts

Trail area
80 km west of Şanlıurfa on the Euphrates
Best season
February–May (bald ibis nesting, wildflowers, mild temperatures)

What to bring

  • Binoculars for bald ibis spotting
  • Camera
  • Water
  • Light jacket (river breeze)

Location

Birecik riverbank, Şanlıurfa Province

37.0245, 37.9762 View on map