Bezirgan – Sarıbelen [31]

Much of the section is relatively flat. However, there’s a good-sized hill in the middle that is quite steep on both sides with the NW slope rising towards the S / SE at close to 30% grade and opposite slope (descending towards the SE) exceeding 30% in places.

Follows a mix of quiet roads and hillside footpaths (mostly through scrublands).

Way-finding is reasonably good after improvements in recent years.

Metrics

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Towards Sarıbelen:

Towards Bezirgan:

4.3 km / 2.7 mi

Distance

285 m / 935 ft

Ascent

250 m / 820 ft

Descent

~2.0 hrs

Duration

4.3 km / 2.7 mi

Distance

250 m / 820 ft

Ascent

285 m / 935 ft

Descent

~2.0 hrs

Duration

Handy Things to Know

The following notes are gathered from our own experiences and from feedback sent to us by other hikers. Let us know how we can improve these notes – and thanks!

Water

Water is available in several places.

Tips

Very little shade on much of this section.

Route Planning

If weather conditions are poor, it is possible to walk along roads the entire way, without much difference in overall distance.

Accommodations

Here’s what we’re currently tracking for this trail section:

Guesthouse

Erol’s Apart

In Bezirgaqn
Guesthouse

Owlsland (Pension)

Bezirgan
Guesthouse

Mozaik Pansiyon

In Sarıbelen

Where to Next?

From Sarıbelen:

Main Path

Sarıbelen – Gökceören

Distance

12.0 km / 7.5 mi

Ascent

480 m / 1,575 ft

Descent

415 m / 1,362 ft

Est. Duration

4.5

Winding, hilly, and mostly remote mountain section between Sarıbelen and Gökceören with some steep and rugged parts.

From Bezirgan:

Main Path

Kalkan – Bezirgan

Distance

10.3 km / 6.4 mi

Ascent

845 m / 2,772 ft

Descent

160 m / 525 ft

Est. Duration

4.3

Steep, sometimes rugged, sometimes confusing section linking the town of Kalkan with the mountain village of Bezirgan.

Pretty Pictures

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All photos are copyright by their respective owners and are used with permission.

House in Bezirgan south of the trailhead

Photo by
Anonymous

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Fall 2022
Woodland damage from fire

Photo by
Rebecca Scheer

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Fall 2022
Hiker departing Bezirgan

Photo by
T Roszkowski

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Spring 2022
Trail between Bezirgan and Sarıbelen

Photo by
Susanne Rieder

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Nov 2022

How You Can Help

Trail research is never actually done. Here’s some of what we’re looking for:

✅ More photos! Ideally with geo-location information in the metadata. In addition to using some photos on Trekopedia, we add them to our internal reference database which significantly helps us with trail research. The more photos, the better! If you are willing to share your collection with us, we’d be incredibly grateful. Let us know and we’ll arrange a transfer.

✅ Points of interest. Help us identify (and geo-locate) accommodations, attractions, restaurants, markets, trail waypoints, confusing or problematic junctions, difficult or hazardous places, water sources, and so on.

✅ Tips & recommendations. Share your thoughts with other hikers.

In addition to the above, please see this article for information on more general ways you can help. Thanks!