From Bolu you ride south about 30 km to Lake Abant and return. Then you take the forest road north of Bolu to Yedigöller National Park. Since the two lakes lie in different directions, the route is ridden in two legs out of Bolu.
Road conditions
The Abant road is asphalt and twisty. Part of the Yedigöller road is asphalt, and part is stabilised gravel or rough ground through the forest; it can be muddy after rain. It can be done on a standard road motorcycle, but you should ride slowly and carefully.
Things to watch for
- There is no fuel station on the Yedigöller road; fill the tank before leaving Bolu.
- There may be sections of the forest road with no phone signal.
- The road can close because of snow in winter; in early spring and late autumn, ask about conditions beforehand.
- Entry to the national park areas may be charged.
For accommodation, there are hotels around Abant, while Yedigöller has camping subject to national park rules. Autumn is the busiest period because of the October colours; going on a weekday gives a calmer experience.