Yayla Kuzdere – Gedelme [55]

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Yayla Kuzdere – Gedelme

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Mountain section linking Yayla Kuzdere and Gedelme that is part of the interior route between Çıralı and Göynük Yayla.

Essentials

Yayla Kuzdere (village)

Gedelme (village)

SSW–NNE section with Gedelme to the NNE.

Relatively flat for the southern half (other than some tiny ‘bump’ hills) but with a long, fairly steady descent towards the N for the northern half (with average grade of about 12%, though as much as 30%+ for small stretches).

The path is a mix of rural roads and good quality mountain trails.

Way-finding is fairly good along this section.

Metrics

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Towards Gedelme:

Towards Yayla Kuzdere:

7.0 km / 4.3 mi

Distance

238 m / 781 ft

Ascent

457 m / 1,499 ft

Descent

~3.0 hrs

Duration

7.0 km / 4.3 mi

Distance

457 m / 1,499 ft

Ascent

238 m / 781 ft

Descent

~3.0 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

We’re not aware of any reliable water sources along this section.

Accommodations

We’re not currently tracking any accommodation options for the Gedelme end of this section (the hotel that used to be there has closed). However, it is possible to arrange transport to nearby accommodation options.

Camping

Camping options along this section are plentiful.

Accommodations

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

Guesthouse

Sevim Abla’s House

In Yayla Kuzdere
Guesthouse

Süleyman Bey’s House

In Yayla Kuzdere

Wild Camping Locations

Here are the wild camping locations that we’re currently tracking along this trail section:

Wild Campsite

Campsite

In Gedelme

Water Sources

Here are the water sources that we’re currently tracking along this trail section or at either endpoint:

Water Source

Fountain at Mosque

In Yayla Kuzdere
Water Source

Fountain

In Yayla Kuzdere
Water Source

Fountain by Mosque

In Gedelme
Water Source

Fountain

In Gedelme
Water Source

Fountain

In Gedelme
Water Source

Hose / PVC Pipe

North of Gedelme

Where to Next?

From Gedelme:

Main Path

Gedelme – Göynük Yayla

Distance

9.2 km / 5.7 mi

Ascent

632 m / 2,073 ft

Descent

470 m / 1,542 ft

Est. Duration

4.25

Mountain section linking Gedelme with Göynük Yayla that is part of the interior route between Çıralı and Göynük Yayla.

From Yayla Kuzdere:

Main Path

Beycik – Yayla Kuzdere

Distance

12.5 km / 7.8 mi

Ascent

1,186 m / 3,891 ft

Descent

1,128 m / 3,701 ft

Est. Duration

7.5

Beautiful mountain section that is part of the interior route between Çıralı and Göynük Yayla. This section involves steady ascending and descending and is quite steep almost the entire way. It reaches the highpoint for the entire Lycian Way, close to the peak of Tahtalı Dağı.

Pretty Pictures

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View to the south from the northern edge of Yayla Kuzdere

Photo by
Anna Flack

–
Fall 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!