Kaynaklar Tırmanış Bahçesi

About Kaynaklar Tırmanış Bahçesi

Kaynaklar Tırmanış Bahçesi, the Kaynaklar climbing garden, is an outdoor sport climbing area on limestone cliffs above Kaynaklar village in the Buca district. Visit İzmir describes it as a regular haunt of climbers thanks to easy access and clean, safe routes, with hundreds of routes suitable for every level. Climbing theCrag describes it as a limestone crag with about 170 routes and potential for more in the area. The 8a.nu crag database calls it compact, with routes graded from 4 to 8c+ and styles ranging from face climbing to vertical walls, overhangs and even tufas. Visit İzmir recommends climbing from September to May. Approach The crag is about 15 minutes on foot from the village. From the plaza with its ancient trees, follow the stream uphill, cross it on a wooden bridge and continue towards the visible cliffs. Visit İzmir notes a campsite close to water springs. Guidebooks The area is covered by the Izmir - Buca Rock Climbing guide by Zorbey Aktuyun, which also includes the nearby Gökdere crag, and by the Rock Climbing Guide for Turkey. Climbing is at your own risk. Bring your own equipment and check bolts and lower-offs. Beginners should go with a club or qualified instructor.