Uzundere Vadisi Yürüyüş Rotası

About Uzundere Vadisi Yürüyüş Rotası

The Uzundere valley walk crosses the mountainous interior of the Karaburun peninsula between the villages of Yaylaköy and Bozköy, following a stream valley below Akdağ. Official route The provincial culture and tourism directorate lists Yaylaköy to Bozköy through the Uzundere valley as one of its Karaburun walking routes. It is 11 km, almost all on footpaths, rated medium to hard, takes about 5 to 6 hours and is recommended from April to November. On the trail A walker's account on the Dağa Kaçtım blog describes leaving Bozköy on an earth track that drops to the stream after about 1.5 km, then following the stream for about 8 km. Although the peninsula around it is steep and rugged, the valley floor itself is fairly level. Along the stream the writer passed the remains of an old watermill in two places, and further up the narrow goat paths became hard going. The blog also notes the ruins of an old mercury works on the Karaburun to Yaylaköy road. Nearby The same area has caves recorded by the Karaburun District Governorship, including Hades Mağarası near Yaylaköy and Peynirini Mağarası in Bozköy. Practical notes This is a remote walk with few facilities. Carry plenty of water and food, wear proper walking boots, and arrange transport between the two villages if you do not plan to walk back.