Mahmut Dağı

About Mahmut Dağı

Mahmut Dağı is a mountain in the Kemalpaşa district east of İzmir and a classic summit walk for local hikers. Its highest point, mapped on OpenStreetMap as Mahmut Tepesi, stands at 1362 metres. Official routes The provincial culture and tourism directorate lists four walking routes to the summit, all rated hard: - Armutlu, via a waterfall, to Mahmut Dağı: 7.9 km on earth tracks and footpaths, about 3 to 4 hours, recommended March to November. - Dereköy to Mahmut Dağı: 5.8 km on footpaths, with a steep climb to the summit, about 3 to 4 hours, recommended October to April. - Yukarı Kızılca to Mahmut Dağı: 6.5 km on asphalt, village tracks and footpaths, about 3 to 4 hours, recommended November to April. - Yukarı Kızılca via Dereiçi to Mahmut Dağı: 5 km, about 3 to 4 hours, recommended November to April. Nearby walks The same directorate lists other routes in the Kemalpaşa hills, such as Vişneli to Babadağ (3.4 km, hard) and Bağyurdu to Dededağ (8 km, hard). Yukarıkızılca is also a stage end on the Efeler Yolu long-distance trail. Practical notes The climbs are short but steep. Outside the cooler months the recommended seasons suggest avoiding the summer heat, so start early, carry water and tell someone your plans. Local mountaineering clubs organise regular group walks in the area.