WALKING/CYCLING ROADS
Ürkmez (Lebedos)-Selçuk (Efes)
Distance: 52.1 km
Duration: 4.45 hours
Starting point elevation: 1 m
Highest point: 88 m
Difficulty level: 3
The course starts at Ürkmez, at the ancient Lebedos and ends at Selçuk, at the ancient city of Ephesus. The route starts at Ürkmez center and proceeds towards the Selçuk-Kuşadası junction through two way roads. The road the route follows has traffic density during the summer and continues at a safe, jaunt road with less traffic starting from the Selçuk-Kuşadası junction. The Ürkmez, Gümüldür, Özdere sea shores, having clean sea, wide beaches and various accommodation options, are significant spots for regional tourism. The ancient city of Lebedos is located in Ürkmez which is also on the course. After Özdere, the ancient prophecy center, Claros and the ancient city of Notion can be visited. The course ends at Selçuk which is one of the most important touristic spots in Turkey; hosting many historical and natural attractions like Ephesus.
Gümüldür: The mandarin land which was once called "Gavurköy" by the Turks and the Rums during the times they lived together in peace… There is a 5 m wide long beach in Gümüldür where the sun rises over satsuma groves. The sea is fit for diving and the plain lands are suitable for wild life.
Özdere: Due to its zigzagged coastal line, Özdere has picturesque bays and is located by a long beach. There are mandarin groves at its hinterland and touristic premises by the seaside. The district is highly preferred by yachts and boats as a stopover spot and is also an attraction for divers.
Duration: 4.45 hours
Starting point elevation: 1 m
Highest point: 88 m
Difficulty level: 3
The course starts at Ürkmez, at the ancient Lebedos and ends at Selçuk, at the ancient city of Ephesus. The route starts at Ürkmez center and proceeds towards the Selçuk-Kuşadası junction through two way roads. The road the route follows has traffic density during the summer and continues at a safe, jaunt road with less traffic starting from the Selçuk-Kuşadası junction. The Ürkmez, Gümüldür, Özdere sea shores, having clean sea, wide beaches and various accommodation options, are significant spots for regional tourism. The ancient city of Lebedos is located in Ürkmez which is also on the course. After Özdere, the ancient prophecy center, Claros and the ancient city of Notion can be visited. The course ends at Selçuk which is one of the most important touristic spots in Turkey; hosting many historical and natural attractions like Ephesus.
Gümüldür: The mandarin land which was once called "Gavurköy" by the Turks and the Rums during the times they lived together in peace… There is a 5 m wide long beach in Gümüldür where the sun rises over satsuma groves. The sea is fit for diving and the plain lands are suitable for wild life.
Özdere: Due to its zigzagged coastal line, Özdere has picturesque bays and is located by a long beach. There are mandarin groves at its hinterland and touristic premises by the seaside. The district is highly preferred by yachts and boats as a stopover spot and is also an attraction for divers.