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The support by the German-Turkish tour guide during the enduro motorcycle trip in the Taurus Mountains was consistently professional and informative. In particu...
MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · TURKEY
This motorcycle trip to the Taurus Mountains takes you right into the wild mountain country of Turkey. On lonely gravel roads, winding serpentine paths, and long off-road stages, you explore deeply cut valleys, bizarre rock formations, and crystal-clear canyons.
The Journey
The motorcycle trip Taurus Mountains takes you through the wild mountain landscape of Turkey. You ride through deeply carved valleys with bizarre rock formations and gorges, crossing one or another river. The ascent to a high plateau far above the tree line feels like another world. Lonely, winding roads and less demanding nature paths lead through this still undiscovered Enduro paradise – a joy for all motorcyclists. After arriving in Antalya, your guide awaits you at the airport. After a short transfer to the hotel, you will receive all the information about the tour and the route. We load the luggage onto the motorcycles and off we go: Through small paths and roads, we ride to the village of Gebis near Antalya. After a break in a typical Turkish tea house, we take a winding on- and off-road serpentine road to Pinargözü at the foot of the 2,500 m high Kuyuca-dagi. At noon, we follow the traces of the Apostle St. Paul in Yazili Canyon National Park, swimming in crystal clear natural pools and enjoying freshly caught trout. Afterwards, the off-road route takes us along lonely mountain paths to Sütcüler.
After about three hours of flight, you land in Antalya, where your German-Turkish guide meets you directly at the airport. The transfer to the hotel takes only about 20 minutes. During a cozy dinner, you get to know the group, and we discuss the program of your motorcycle trip in the Taurus Mountains together. This way, you start relaxed and well-prepared for the upcoming Enduro week.
The minibus takes you from the hotel to the motorcycles. After a few formalities and loading the machines, your Enduro adventure in Turkey begins. You reach the small town of Gebis with its typical teahouse via small roads. A winding route leads to Pinargözü, before the long gravel ascent to the 2,500 m high Kuyuca-dagi begins. In Yazili Canyon, you swim in crystal-clear water while fresh trout is being prepared. Finally, you roll to Sütcüler via lonely off-road paths. Distance: approx. 150 km, gravel portion approx. 60 km.
After a hearty breakfast of local cuisine, you look at the wild mountains of the Taurus Mountains. Empty roads, some paved and some not, take you to about 1,400 m altitude. Along the way, you pass through villages where time seems to have stood still. A more challenging but doable off-road course rewards you with wide panoramas. After lunch with a farming family, you head down over the Dedegölü Mountains and much gravel to the winding coastal road. Distance: approx. 150 km, gravel portion approx. 60 km.
After breakfast on the terrace with a view of the lake and mountains, you stroll to a unique wooden column mosque. Afterwards, you take a ride on a high plateau at about 2,000 m. On gravel and narrow asphalt roads, you roll through many small villages, where tea breaks repeatedly bring contact with the locals. Gradually, the landscape changes, and deep gorges characterize this stage of the motorcycle tour in the Taurus Mountains until the day's destination, Ermenek. Distance: approx. 180 km, gravel section approx. 80 km.
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At around 1,300 m altitude, you enjoy breakfast comfortably before the mountains draw you in once again. Besides the gorges, a high plateau fascinates, reminiscent of images from Mongolia. The further you come down from the peaks of Karadag and Geyik Dagi, the more passes and curves await you. Those who love curves are guaranteed to get their money's worth on this enduro stage in the Taurus Mountains. After a delightful day of riding, you reach your destination, Akseki. Distance: approx. 190 km, gravel section approx. 90 km.
In the morning, the route takes you through countless curves along the immense mountains. You travel a section of one of the most important trade routes of antiquity: the Silk Road towards the Mediterranean. Here, some of the naturally abandoned caravanserais stand, of which you visit the most beautiful. Afterwards, it continues over gravel through pine and cedar forests to today’s destination, the Köprülü Canyon National Park. This off-road Turkey Taurus stage combines history and driving fun. Distance: approx. 120 km, gravel portion approx. 60 km.
After breakfast by the turquoise green Köprülüçay River, you drive over an old Roman bridge with a magnificent view of the canyon. The winding route goes through a pine forest to an even larger gorge, where nature has formed a unique rock landscape. Predominantly on gravel, you reach over 1,300 m in altitude, where you enjoy a fresh trout. Afterwards, your motorcycle journey leads back to Antalya through natural paths in the Taurus Mountains. Distance: approx. 150 km, gravel portion approx. 60 km.
Unfortunately, it is now time to say goodbye, because even the most beautiful enduro week comes to an end. As a souvenir, you will receive a CD with the most beautiful impressions of your motorcycle tour through the Taurus Mountains. If you don't want to return home yet, you can extend your stay individually – we are happy to advise you on the possibilities. To conclude, the transfer will take you back to Antalya Airport, where your journey ends.
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