Bozdağ Zirvesi

About Bozdağ Zirvesi

The summit of Bozdağ rises above the mountain village of Bozdağ in Ödemiş, in the east of İzmir province. OpenStreetMap records the peak at 2154 metres, and İzmir mountaineering clubs give its height as 2159 metres. Official routes The provincial culture and tourism directorate lists several Ödemiş walking routes on the mountain: - Bozdağ village via the ski centre to the summit: 17 km, hard, about 6 to 7 hours. - Bozdağ village to Gölcük: 11 km, medium, about 3 to 4 hours, also suitable for bicycles. - Birgi to Gölcük: 16.8 km, hard, about 6 to 7 hours. The climb Zirve Dağcılık, an İzmir mountaineering club, says the best summit route crosses to the south from west of Mermeroluk. Its own day walks start in Bozdağ village at about 1200 metres, climb through forest paths to a planted ridge with views over Ödemiş and Gölcük, and offer either a 10 km easy group reaching about 1800 metres or a 13 km hard group to the summit. Practical notes This is a high mountain walk with steep gradients and changeable weather. Wear sturdy boots with ankle support, carry at least 2 litres of water, waterproofs and a head torch, and check snow conditions outside summer, as the Bozdağ ski centre operates on the same slopes in winter.